Washington Commanders 'Could Jump-Start' Rebuild By Trading for 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk

The Washington Commanders remain one of the top teams named in a potential trade for San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) reacts to his touchdown score during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA

Talk of the Washington Commanders potentially trading for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk isn't going to stop until he's traded - to this or another team - or re-signed.

The biggest reasons for this are two-fold. First, he and Commanders rookie quarterback have an obvious chemistry that NFL teams dream of having between a passer and receiver. Secondly, Aiyuk has made it clear he wants a new contract before the regular season whether that be with the 49ers or another team.

So until a deal is done one way or another you're going to keep hearing Washington and Aiyuk tied together in speculation. Including a recent ESPN+ article outlining five teams that make sense in a trade of the disgruntled star.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) reacts to his touchdown score during the first quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 12, 2023 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars 34-3. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union] / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Unio / USA

"Washington (has) the cap space to make this move without adjusting anyone else's contract. The Commanders have Terry McLaurin atop their depth chart; he's guaranteed $18.25 million this season but nothing in 2025 or beyond, so their long-term budget has room for a No. 1 wide receiver," Dan Graziano of ESPN says in the piece. "The jury remains out on 2022 first-round pick Jahan Dotson, who hasn't reached 50 catches in either of his first two NFL seasons. Plus, the team is under new management and could jump-start a retooling of the wide receiver group with a move such as this one."

There's no doubt that adding Aiyuk would give the Commanders a big surge of energy in the receiver room, talent on the field, and credibility as a potential contender in the NFC East Division. As No. 2 receivers go, McLaurin would immediately become arguably the best one in the entire group.

While Washington didn't make a big jump at securing a left tackle this offseason, a move that would have certainly helped Daniels in his NFL adjustments, they could make this one knowing it too would help the young quarterback on and off the field.

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