Should Commanders sign the other 49ers WR to solve biggest need?
The Commanders have one glaring need left. Should they hold out for Brandon Aiyuk, or target the other former 49ers WR?
The Washington Commanders are widely expected to sign wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk once he finally becomes clear of the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers have already said Aiyuk has played his last down for the 49ers, but aren't willing to release him now so he can get his wish and reunite with quarterback Jayden Daniels on the Commanders . San Francisco isn't in a hurry because it doesn't need to be.
The 49ers can wait until close to Week 1 to move on from Aiyuk. While they're holding out hope for a trade, even they know that's not happening. Not only is Aiyuk coming off a knee injury, but no one knows his current condition, and his current contract almost makes him untradeable.
Do the Commanders want to continue to allow this to play out? They probably have inside information on Aiyuk's current condition because of Daniels, but he'd still need to be evaluated by team doctors. There are also questions about how Aiyuk handled himself in San Francisco.
While Daniels and GM Adam Peters know him well, Washington must be careful not to disrupt the "brotherhood" culture head coach Dan Quinn has built. Washington still has one significant need remaining: a No. 2 receiver opposite Terry McLaurin.