Wide receiver says he will join Commanders if released by 49ers

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted videos on Instagram on Wednesday stating that if the team releases him, he will sign with the Commanders the following day. In the first video, Aiyuk held a football bearing the Commanders logo.

" "And if I'm crazy or if I'm cappin', tell them boys cut me today. And I'll sign with the Commanders tomorrow," Aiyuk said in the video.

Continued social media activity Aiyuk posted another video on Thursday wearing a Commanders hat. He told fans he is "back in action and back on tour this fall" and directed them to the Commanders website for tickets. The wide receiver has followed the Commanders and quarterback Jayden Daniels on Instagram. Daniels and Aiyuk were teammates at Arizona State.

Contract background The 49ers signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million extension in August 2024. The team voided remaining guaranteed money in July 2025 after Aiyuk missed rehabilitation sessions for a torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus. San Francisco placed him on the reserve/left team list in December 2025.

" The team has retained Aiyuk while attempting to find a trade partner. Veterans are scheduled to report to training camp on July 25. Aiyuk has posted multiple videos criticizing the 49ers since early June.