2 months ago
Brandon Aiyuk kept dissing the San Francisco 49ers throughout the offseason, expecting the team to move on from him so he could join the Washington Commanders, his preferred landing spot.
However, the situation has only worsened for him. As he awaits a resolution of some sort, 49ers general manager John Lynch's unusual response to questions about the wide receiver on Monday quickly became a talking point in the NFL community.
Aiyuk previously blamed part of the tension between himself and the 49ers on his former agent, Ryan Williams, who has a friendship and business relationship with Lynch. During a YouTube video in June, Aiyuk also alleged that Lynch visited his home partly to apologize for the actions of head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Nothing has changed between Aiyuk and the 49ers since then, as the wide receiver remains under contract with San Francisco but is currently listed on the Reserve/Left Squad list. In practical terms, Aiyuk is no longer involved with the team.
The situation became even more interesting when Lynch was asked about Aiyuk on Monday, and he had a hilarious reaction.
#team
However, the situation has only worsened for him. As he awaits a resolution of some sort, 49ers general manager John Lynch's unusual response to questions about the wide receiver on Monday quickly became a talking point in the NFL community.
Aiyuk previously blamed part of the tension between himself and the 49ers on his former agent, Ryan Williams, who has a friendship and business relationship with Lynch. During a YouTube video in June, Aiyuk also alleged that Lynch visited his home partly to apologize for the actions of head coach Kyle Shanahan.
Nothing has changed between Aiyuk and the 49ers since then, as the wide receiver remains under contract with San Francisco but is currently listed on the Reserve/Left Squad list. In practical terms, Aiyuk is no longer involved with the team.
The situation became even more interesting when Lynch was asked about Aiyuk on Monday, and he had a hilarious reaction.
#team
2 months ago
The San Francisco 49ers have a handful of players who'll be wearing new jersey numbers when they debut in the 2026 regular season. Three wide receivers including Jacob Cowing, De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson are all wearing numbers they didn't wear in the preseason per the Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Cowing has changed his number from 6 to 4 following the departure of quarterback Adrian Martinez who wore No. 4 during the preseason.
Stribling, who was in No. 15 during the preseason, has switched to No. 7 which was being worn by Demarcus Robinson. This is a bad beat for anyone who bought a Stribling jersey during his stellar preseason performance.
Robinson is now wearing No. 11, which belonged to Brandon Aiyuk before Aiyuk deserted the team and was placed on the reserve/left squad list.
While Aiyuk is technically still under contract with the 49ers, he's not on the roster so he isn't ******* igned a jersey number which freed up the No. 11 for Robinson. The last time Robinson wore No. 11 was from 2018-21 when he was with the Kansas City Chiefs.
#demarcus #number
Cowing has changed his number from 6 to 4 following the departure of quarterback Adrian Martinez who wore No. 4 during the preseason.
Stribling, who was in No. 15 during the preseason, has switched to No. 7 which was being worn by Demarcus Robinson. This is a bad beat for anyone who bought a Stribling jersey during his stellar preseason performance.
Robinson is now wearing No. 11, which belonged to Brandon Aiyuk before Aiyuk deserted the team and was placed on the reserve/left squad list.
While Aiyuk is technically still under contract with the 49ers, he's not on the roster so he isn't ******* igned a jersey number which freed up the No. 11 for Robinson. The last time Robinson wore No. 11 was from 2018-21 when he was with the Kansas City Chiefs.
#demarcus #number
2 months ago
49ers 2nd-round rookie WR projected to have 'major role' in Week 1 originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The San Francisco 49ers lost Jauan Jennings in free agency this offseason, Ricky Pearsall for the entire 2026 season, and Brandon Aiyuk amid his standoff with the team.
To say this team needs their new wide receivers to step up would be an understatement. Mike Evans is a big offseason addition, and he should be the leading receiver for this offense. But, behind him, there's a bit of uncertainty.
According to Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic, unlike what Kyle Shanahan has done in the past, 2nd-round rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling is poised for a "major role" in Week 1 of the regular season.
"The 49ers' top draft pick got an early hook for the second consecutive week, not because he was bad, but because it's clear he's going to have a major role in Week 1," Tafur and Barrows report.
#role #sporting #round
The San Francisco 49ers lost Jauan Jennings in free agency this offseason, Ricky Pearsall for the entire 2026 season, and Brandon Aiyuk amid his standoff with the team.
To say this team needs their new wide receivers to step up would be an understatement. Mike Evans is a big offseason addition, and he should be the leading receiver for this offense. But, behind him, there's a bit of uncertainty.
According to Matt Barrows and Vic Tafur of The Athletic, unlike what Kyle Shanahan has done in the past, 2nd-round rookie WR De'Zhaun Stribling is poised for a "major role" in Week 1 of the regular season.
"The 49ers' top draft pick got an early hook for the second consecutive week, not because he was bad, but because it's clear he's going to have a major role in Week 1," Tafur and Barrows report.
#role #sporting #round
2 months ago
De'Zhaun Stribling caught seven passes for 63 yards in one half against Tennessee on Thursday night, most of it against a starting-caliber defense. PFN's Jacob Infante had already made the call onFootball Debate Club, and his case had less to do with the rookie than with the men standing in front of him.
"He was a little bit of a reach, people thought, when they took him with the first pick in the second round, but he's been really, really good in training camp," Infante said. "And if you look at that 49ers wide receiver room, there's a serious opportunity for him to make plays."
That room has been gutted. Ricky Pearsall is on injured reserve after season-ending PCL surgery. Christian Kirk has been nursing a calf strain since camp opened. Brandon Aiyuk hasn't played an NFL snap in more than 600 days and sits on the reserve/left squad list, ineligible to play anywhere after publicly refusing to file for reinstatement.
"Brandon Aiyuk isn't coming back anytime soon. Who knows if he's ever going to play football again," Infante said. "Deebo Samuel is in the mix, and so is Mike Evans, but both of them at this stage of their careers, they're both over 30, realistically, their best football is behind them."
Samuel is exactly 30, not past it, and he's back on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million after a season in Washington. Evans turns 33 this month and is coming off a career-low 368 yards in eight games. Evans signed for three years, Samuel for one. Stribling's rookie contract runs four.
#samuel #brandon #yards #camp
"He was a little bit of a reach, people thought, when they took him with the first pick in the second round, but he's been really, really good in training camp," Infante said. "And if you look at that 49ers wide receiver room, there's a serious opportunity for him to make plays."
That room has been gutted. Ricky Pearsall is on injured reserve after season-ending PCL surgery. Christian Kirk has been nursing a calf strain since camp opened. Brandon Aiyuk hasn't played an NFL snap in more than 600 days and sits on the reserve/left squad list, ineligible to play anywhere after publicly refusing to file for reinstatement.
"Brandon Aiyuk isn't coming back anytime soon. Who knows if he's ever going to play football again," Infante said. "Deebo Samuel is in the mix, and so is Mike Evans, but both of them at this stage of their careers, they're both over 30, realistically, their best football is behind them."
Samuel is exactly 30, not past it, and he's back on a one-year deal worth up to $7 million after a season in Washington. Evans turns 33 this month and is coming off a career-low 368 yards in eight games. Evans signed for three years, Samuel for one. Stribling's rookie contract runs four.
#samuel #brandon #yards #camp
2 months ago
LANDOVER, MARYLAND - DECEMBER 31: Elijah Mitchell #25 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers after scoring a touchdown during the third quarter of a game against the Washington Commanders at FedExField on December 31, 2023 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Greg Fiume/Getty Images) Getty
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 9: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during mandatory minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on June 9, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Tank Bigsby #37 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after play against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty
The Philadelphia Eagles' battle for a depth spot at the running back position took an unexpected turn on Monday, August 10.
As the team fired up its first practice of the week after a much-needed day off, it was announced that one of their running backs would be hitting the injured reserve list.
#pennsylvania #december
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - JUNE 9: Saquon Barkley #26 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks on during mandatory minicamp at Jefferson Health Training Complex on June 9, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 26: Tank Bigsby #37 of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after play against the New York Giants during the fourth quarter in the game at Lincoln Financial Field on October 26, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) Getty
The Philadelphia Eagles' battle for a depth spot at the running back position took an unexpected turn on Monday, August 10.
As the team fired up its first practice of the week after a much-needed day off, it was announced that one of their running backs would be hitting the injured reserve list.
#pennsylvania #december
2 months ago
Less than five days ago, the Washington Commanders signed veteran wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a one-year contract for the 2026 season. There was speculation that Brandon Aiyuk might join the burgundy and gold, but his social media antics, combined with still being under contract, forced the Commanders in another direction.
The Commanders needed to add another big threat to the offense. Jayden Daniels will still rely on Terry McLaurin, but with Diggs on the field, opposing defenses will be spread thin, and Daniels will have an easier time moving the ball down the field. It's easy to see why the Commanders wanted to sign Diggs, but why did Diggs ultimately choose to come to Washington? NFL Network's Mike Garofolo and Brian Baldinger asked that very question of Diggs after practice on Saturday.
"One, it was home," Diggs says. "I liked something about this team. Just the energy, the coaches. You know, DQ (Dan Quinn) is a ******* of a coach; I talked to AP (Adam Peters), they were building something, and they've had some success in recent years. They had some injuries last year, but I like going and being part of something that's going in the right direction. I had some other options to go some other places, but this made the most sense when you go in and weigh the pros and cons and how I want my life to be built. You know, I'm 32 years old. I've got more football behind me than in front of me, but I want to demonstrate I can hoop still. I can do everything I want to do out here; I can be a great receiver, and be a good receiver for Jayden."
Diggs was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and played football for the University of Maryland Terrapins in college. Landing in Washington was partly a homecoming for the veteran wideout, but knowing that this team needed just one more tool to take the next step, Diggs was willing to be that tool.
With Diggs and McLaurin on the field, plus the addition of Chig Okonkwo and the rise of rookie Antonio Williams, the Commanders' offense will be formidable in 2026.
#diggs #washington #still #want
The Commanders needed to add another big threat to the offense. Jayden Daniels will still rely on Terry McLaurin, but with Diggs on the field, opposing defenses will be spread thin, and Daniels will have an easier time moving the ball down the field. It's easy to see why the Commanders wanted to sign Diggs, but why did Diggs ultimately choose to come to Washington? NFL Network's Mike Garofolo and Brian Baldinger asked that very question of Diggs after practice on Saturday.
"One, it was home," Diggs says. "I liked something about this team. Just the energy, the coaches. You know, DQ (Dan Quinn) is a ******* of a coach; I talked to AP (Adam Peters), they were building something, and they've had some success in recent years. They had some injuries last year, but I like going and being part of something that's going in the right direction. I had some other options to go some other places, but this made the most sense when you go in and weigh the pros and cons and how I want my life to be built. You know, I'm 32 years old. I've got more football behind me than in front of me, but I want to demonstrate I can hoop still. I can do everything I want to do out here; I can be a great receiver, and be a good receiver for Jayden."
Diggs was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, and played football for the University of Maryland Terrapins in college. Landing in Washington was partly a homecoming for the veteran wideout, but knowing that this team needed just one more tool to take the next step, Diggs was willing to be that tool.
With Diggs and McLaurin on the field, plus the addition of Chig Okonkwo and the rise of rookie Antonio Williams, the Commanders' offense will be formidable in 2026.
#diggs #washington #still #want
2 months ago
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's status as an ineligible player has continued for over eight months, and he can't attempt an NFL return unless he takes one step.
Aiyuk was placed on the 49ers' left squad list in December 2025 for going AWOL amid contract disputes from voided 2026 guarantees after failing to meet rehab targets for his torn ACL.
Aiyuk remains on the list and is ineligible to play for the 49ers or any other team in the NFL, and the 28-year-old must take one step to hopefully continue his NFL future on a new team.
The only way for Aiyuk to seek reinstatement into the league is by sending a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell requesting the same, and sending a copy to the 49ers, with whom Aiyuk has reportedly not been communicating since their disputes began.
Unless the Commissioner allows Aiyuk's reinstatement, neither the player nor the team can change his current contract status.
#unless #ineligible #player
Aiyuk was placed on the 49ers' left squad list in December 2025 for going AWOL amid contract disputes from voided 2026 guarantees after failing to meet rehab targets for his torn ACL.
Aiyuk remains on the list and is ineligible to play for the 49ers or any other team in the NFL, and the 28-year-old must take one step to hopefully continue his NFL future on a new team.
The only way for Aiyuk to seek reinstatement into the league is by sending a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell requesting the same, and sending a copy to the 49ers, with whom Aiyuk has reportedly not been communicating since their disputes began.
Unless the Commissioner allows Aiyuk's reinstatement, neither the player nor the team can change his current contract status.
#unless #ineligible #player
3 months ago
Ricky Pearsall's 2026 season is over before it even started. The San Francisco 49ers wide receiver will undergo season-ending surgery to treat a PCL injury that's nagged him since the 2025 campaign, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
After bursting out the gate with 16 catches and 281 yards in his first three games of 2025, Pearsall suffered the PCL injury and was never the same. The former first-round pick missed eight games with the injury and looked hampered upon his return, leading to more receiving work for Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
PCL injuries are notoriously difficult to play through because they lead to knee instability, according to Harvard Health. Brock Bowers and Drake London also dealt with PCL injuries in 2025 and didn't exactly play up to their elite standards while recovering.
Pearsall is a massive loss for the 49ers, who are hoping to make a deep playoff push after the rival Seattle Seahawks blasted them 41-6 in the Divisional Round last postseason.
Brandon Aiyuk is still away from the team as he's lobbying for a trade to the Washington Commanders, plus Jauan Jennings is now on the Minnesota Vikings. However, the 49ers added reinforcements in longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Evans and second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling. Here's a look at how the unit could shake out this season.
#injury #according #first
After bursting out the gate with 16 catches and 281 yards in his first three games of 2025, Pearsall suffered the PCL injury and was never the same. The former first-round pick missed eight games with the injury and looked hampered upon his return, leading to more receiving work for Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
PCL injuries are notoriously difficult to play through because they lead to knee instability, according to Harvard Health. Brock Bowers and Drake London also dealt with PCL injuries in 2025 and didn't exactly play up to their elite standards while recovering.
Pearsall is a massive loss for the 49ers, who are hoping to make a deep playoff push after the rival Seattle Seahawks blasted them 41-6 in the Divisional Round last postseason.
Brandon Aiyuk is still away from the team as he's lobbying for a trade to the Washington Commanders, plus Jauan Jennings is now on the Minnesota Vikings. However, the 49ers added reinforcements in longtime Tampa Bay Buccaneer Mike Evans and second-round pick De'Zhaun Stribling. Here's a look at how the unit could shake out this season.
#injury #according #first
3 months ago
Information surrounding the car accident involving San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has been hard to come by. NFL insiders have revealed the extent of Shanahan's injuries, and Shanahan has accepted responsibility for the accident, but further details have not surfaced.
And don't expect them to be.
Shanahan suffered a severe concussion, a broken left hand/wrist, a broken nose, three fractured ribs, and deep facial lacerations in the accident, with good friend Chris Simms saying the head coach nearly lost his eye.
MORE: Brandon Aiyuk appears to mock 49ers' Kyle Shanahan with tasteless social media posts
That's the extent of the public's knowledge about Shanahan's accident, and the Palo Alto Police Department will not be releasing any more. According to TMZ Sports, the bodycam footage and 911 call from the accident are "exempt from disclosure" under the California Public Records Act.
#shanahan #head #broken
And don't expect them to be.
Shanahan suffered a severe concussion, a broken left hand/wrist, a broken nose, three fractured ribs, and deep facial lacerations in the accident, with good friend Chris Simms saying the head coach nearly lost his eye.
MORE: Brandon Aiyuk appears to mock 49ers' Kyle Shanahan with tasteless social media posts
That's the extent of the public's knowledge about Shanahan's accident, and the Palo Alto Police Department will not be releasing any more. According to TMZ Sports, the bodycam footage and 911 call from the accident are "exempt from disclosure" under the California Public Records Act.
#shanahan #head #broken
3 months ago
The Washington Commanders opened training camp on Wednesday, and by all reports, the defense has the early advantage over the offense. That's not a surprise. It's how things usually go this time of the year, especially when each side is installing a new scheme.
After an uneven start on Day 1 of training camp, quarterback Jayden Daniels was better on Thursday. Far too often on Wednesday, Daniels held onto the ball for a split second too long. While no contact is allowed right now, Daniels would've been sacked multiple times if it were a game.
Again, much of this is expected right now. It's nothing to be alarmed about. But there is something that should concern Commanders' fans. Check out this X post from Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
Obviously, Jhabvala is posting a GIF of Stefon Diggs, indicating that her takeaway from two days of camp is that the Commanders need the free-agent wideout.
Various reports have indicated Washington receivers have had trouble gaining separation or have dealt with drops. This is excluding Terry McLaurin, of course. It's not a complete surprise because general manager Adam Peters spent the offseason trying to land another top receiver opposite McLaurin. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was long thought to be a potential option, but that's now off the table for various reasons.
#mclaurin #reports
After an uneven start on Day 1 of training camp, quarterback Jayden Daniels was better on Thursday. Far too often on Wednesday, Daniels held onto the ball for a split second too long. While no contact is allowed right now, Daniels would've been sacked multiple times if it were a game.
Again, much of this is expected right now. It's nothing to be alarmed about. But there is something that should concern Commanders' fans. Check out this X post from Nicki Jhabvala of The Athletic.
Obviously, Jhabvala is posting a GIF of Stefon Diggs, indicating that her takeaway from two days of camp is that the Commanders need the free-agent wideout.
Various reports have indicated Washington receivers have had trouble gaining separation or have dealt with drops. This is excluding Terry McLaurin, of course. It's not a complete surprise because general manager Adam Peters spent the offseason trying to land another top receiver opposite McLaurin. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk was long thought to be a potential option, but that's now off the table for various reasons.
#mclaurin #reports
3 months ago
What's the deal between Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels and his good friend Brandon Aiyuk?
It's been a wild summer for Aiyuk, the disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who has made it clear how much he wants to play for the Commanders and reunite with Daniels, his former college teammate. Unfortunately for Aiyuk, he remains under contract with the 49ers and on the reserve/left squad list. He has yet to apply for reinstatement with the NFL and has made it clear that he does not plan to report to San Francisco.
That hasn't stopped him from reportedly buying a home near the Commanders' training facility in Ashburn. Or continuing to wear Commanders' gear on social media, and texting reporters that he was the "final piece" for the 2026 Commanders. But there was a speed ****** p along the way in his relationship with Daniels.
Earlier in the month, while Daniels was at a World Cup game in Los Angeles, a 49ers fan yelled at Daniels about Aiyuk. Daniels simply laughed it off. That apparently didn't sit well with Aiyuk, who criticized his good friend the next day, leading the two to unfollow one another on Instagram.
That led to some Washington fans wildly thinking that Daniels was colluding with Aiyuk in some social media game. That's just not Daniels' style.
#friend #made
It's been a wild summer for Aiyuk, the disgruntled San Francisco 49ers wide receiver who has made it clear how much he wants to play for the Commanders and reunite with Daniels, his former college teammate. Unfortunately for Aiyuk, he remains under contract with the 49ers and on the reserve/left squad list. He has yet to apply for reinstatement with the NFL and has made it clear that he does not plan to report to San Francisco.
That hasn't stopped him from reportedly buying a home near the Commanders' training facility in Ashburn. Or continuing to wear Commanders' gear on social media, and texting reporters that he was the "final piece" for the 2026 Commanders. But there was a speed ****** p along the way in his relationship with Daniels.
Earlier in the month, while Daniels was at a World Cup game in Los Angeles, a 49ers fan yelled at Daniels about Aiyuk. Daniels simply laughed it off. That apparently didn't sit well with Aiyuk, who criticized his good friend the next day, leading the two to unfollow one another on Instagram.
That led to some Washington fans wildly thinking that Daniels was colluding with Aiyuk in some social media game. That's just not Daniels' style.
#friend #made
3 months ago
The San Francisco 49ers had a few players go down with injuries early on in training camp, and now they've decided to move on from Andrew Farmer II and William Bradley-King to make room for linebacker Quinton Bell and defensive end K.J. Henry.
Farmer played at Lane from 2018-22. After going undrafted in 2023, he's spent one season with the Los Angeles Chargers, one with the Denver Broncos and one with the 49ers. Over his three years in the league, he's appeared in eight games and recorded three tackles. The 26-year-old suffered a back injury on Sunday.
Bradley-King played at Arkansas State from 2016-19, earning All-Sun Belt honors twice, before transferring to Baylor for one final season. He went in the seventh round (No. 240 overall) of the 2021 NFL draft, and spent time with the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins before joining the 49ers last year. He's appeared in four games and recorded seven tackles and a half-sack over the last five years in the league. The 28-year-old was injured Monday.
If both players going unclaimed on waivers, they would revert back to San Francisco's injured reserve, ending their season. They'd only be able to return in 2026 if they come to an injury settlement with the team at some point.
More 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk takes apparent shot at Kyle Shanahan after car accident
#bradley
Farmer played at Lane from 2018-22. After going undrafted in 2023, he's spent one season with the Los Angeles Chargers, one with the Denver Broncos and one with the 49ers. Over his three years in the league, he's appeared in eight games and recorded three tackles. The 26-year-old suffered a back injury on Sunday.
Bradley-King played at Arkansas State from 2016-19, earning All-Sun Belt honors twice, before transferring to Baylor for one final season. He went in the seventh round (No. 240 overall) of the 2021 NFL draft, and spent time with the Washington Commanders, New England Patriots and Miami Dolphins before joining the 49ers last year. He's appeared in four games and recorded seven tackles and a half-sack over the last five years in the league. The 28-year-old was injured Monday.
If both players going unclaimed on waivers, they would revert back to San Francisco's injured reserve, ending their season. They'd only be able to return in 2026 if they come to an injury settlement with the team at some point.
More 49ers: Brandon Aiyuk takes apparent shot at Kyle Shanahan after car accident
#bradley
3 months ago
It wasn't that long ago that Denzel Mims was a more highly-regarded WR prospect than George Pickens. Their careers have gone very different directions, with Pickens playing 2026 on the franchise tag and Mims coming off a two-year stint in the UFL. While likely not to the same degree, can the Cowboys help Mims' career as they did Pickens' last year?
Years in NFL: 4*
Acquired by: Free agency (2026)
Mims was a second-round pick by the Jets in 2020, part of a loaded WR class that included CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, and several others who've found steady, contributing roles in the NFL. But on top of entering the league during COVID, which that entire class had to overcome, Mims also missed most of his rookie training camp to injury. He didn't play until Week 7, but still had what ended up being his most productive season with 23 catches for 357 yards in nine games.
In Mims' second season, the Jets went from offensive-minded head coach Adam Gase to Robert Saleh, who brought in Matt LaFleur as a new offensive coordinator. This regime change, plus his own issues, hurt Mims' development and footing with the team. He went from eight starts as a rookie to just three in 2021. Mims requested a trade ahead of the 2022 seasons but was denied, and again was limited to a minor role in the WR rotation.
The Jets did finally trade him away in the 2023 offseason to the Lions, but he was waived/injured by Detroit midway through the preseason. He spent about two months on the Steelers' practice squad but didn't make it to their training camp the following year. The Jaguars gave him a look during their camp in 2024, but released him before final cuts.
#second
Years in NFL: 4*
Acquired by: Free agency (2026)
Mims was a second-round pick by the Jets in 2020, part of a loaded WR class that included CeeDee Lamb, Justin Jefferson, Brandon Aiyuk, Jerry Jeudy, and several others who've found steady, contributing roles in the NFL. But on top of entering the league during COVID, which that entire class had to overcome, Mims also missed most of his rookie training camp to injury. He didn't play until Week 7, but still had what ended up being his most productive season with 23 catches for 357 yards in nine games.
In Mims' second season, the Jets went from offensive-minded head coach Adam Gase to Robert Saleh, who brought in Matt LaFleur as a new offensive coordinator. This regime change, plus his own issues, hurt Mims' development and footing with the team. He went from eight starts as a rookie to just three in 2021. Mims requested a trade ahead of the 2022 seasons but was denied, and again was limited to a minor role in the WR rotation.
The Jets did finally trade him away in the 2023 offseason to the Lions, but he was waived/injured by Detroit midway through the preseason. He spent about two months on the Steelers' practice squad but didn't make it to their training camp the following year. The Jaguars gave him a look during their camp in 2024, but released him before final cuts.
#second
3 months ago
The Brandon Aiyuk saga has gone on for far too long. A contract dispute that eventually landed in his favor hasn't gone swimmingly for the San Francisco 49ers. Tearing his ACL and MCL just seven games into that deal, he hasn't been around the franchise since.
Last year, they placed him on the PUP list. From there, they voided his guaranteed money for 2026 and added him to the reserve/left squad list. Since then, it's been all downhill for the former first-round pick who remains employed with the team.
While he remained quiet for most of his time away from the 49ers, that trend has changed in recent months. Making multiple videos on social media, Aiyuk has gone on lengthy tirades against the organization.
Calling out everyone, from the coaching staff to the general manager, the former All-Pro selection has left no stone unturned. But while he has made his desire to play for the Washington Commanders abundantly clear, it hasn't led to major changes.
Mike Florio of NBC Sports, though, believes the way forward for Aiyuk is relatively simple. On the latest "Pro Football Talk" alongside co-host Chris Simms, he expressed his frustration over the choices the former Pro Bowler was making.
#aiyuk #brandon #francisco
Last year, they placed him on the PUP list. From there, they voided his guaranteed money for 2026 and added him to the reserve/left squad list. Since then, it's been all downhill for the former first-round pick who remains employed with the team.
While he remained quiet for most of his time away from the 49ers, that trend has changed in recent months. Making multiple videos on social media, Aiyuk has gone on lengthy tirades against the organization.
Calling out everyone, from the coaching staff to the general manager, the former All-Pro selection has left no stone unturned. But while he has made his desire to play for the Washington Commanders abundantly clear, it hasn't led to major changes.
Mike Florio of NBC Sports, though, believes the way forward for Aiyuk is relatively simple. On the latest "Pro Football Talk" alongside co-host Chris Simms, he expressed his frustration over the choices the former Pro Bowler was making.
#aiyuk #brandon #francisco
3 months ago
The 49ers will have their first training camp practice today. There aren't any pads, so don't expect much news. But we are officially back.
If you haven't seen this feed post from Fooch, he asked how many games Mike Evans would appear in this season. What say you?
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Agent's Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos
#take #aiyuk #training
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Agent's Take: Brandon Aiyuk has only himself to blame for 49ers limbo chaos
#take #aiyuk #training
3 months ago
Will the Washington Commanders sign a wide receiver before they open training camp next week? While it appears increasingly unlikely that Washington will sign a receiver in the coming days, the possibility remains open that it could sign one before Week 1.
Brandon Aiyuk seemed the most obvious name for months. That appears off the table now for multiple reasons. Stefon Diggs remains available, but may not be for long. Someone the Commanders know well, Deebo Samuel, also remains available.
The most accomplished wide receiver still available is Tyreek Hill. The 32-year-old Hill has been a popular name to link to Washington on a short-term deal. However, it's uncertain if the Commanders have shown any interest in Hill. If they haven't, it may be due to his injury. Hill recently revealed a troubling update on his left knee.
"So it's about 10 months after doing two surgeries," Hill said on social media, via John Breech of CBS Sports. "My left leg is the one that I injured. I have no power in my left leg at all, so I'm trying to regain all the power back in my left leg, but it's one day at a time."
Here's Hill in his own words:
#Commanders #sign #available
Brandon Aiyuk seemed the most obvious name for months. That appears off the table now for multiple reasons. Stefon Diggs remains available, but may not be for long. Someone the Commanders know well, Deebo Samuel, also remains available.
The most accomplished wide receiver still available is Tyreek Hill. The 32-year-old Hill has been a popular name to link to Washington on a short-term deal. However, it's uncertain if the Commanders have shown any interest in Hill. If they haven't, it may be due to his injury. Hill recently revealed a troubling update on his left knee.
"So it's about 10 months after doing two surgeries," Hill said on social media, via John Breech of CBS Sports. "My left leg is the one that I injured. I have no power in my left leg at all, so I'm trying to regain all the power back in my left leg, but it's one day at a time."
Here's Hill in his own words:
#Commanders #sign #available
3 months ago
A month after Brandon Aiyuk openly campaigned to join the Washington Commanders, the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver returned to social media to reveal he'd purchased a home near the Commanders' team facility.
Aiyuk, 28, posted on his Instagram story a picture of himself that included a caption with a misspelling of the location of his property: "Brandon Aiyuk acquires $10M Loudon County (VA) Estate." The Commanders' facility is in Ashburn, Va., which is in Loudoun County.
Last month, Aiyuk made it clear he wanted to join the Commanders, whose quarterback, Jayden Daniels, was Aiyuk's teammate at Arizona State. Said Aiyuk: "If I'm crazy or if I'm cappin', tell them boys (49ers) cut me today and I'll sign with the Commanders tomorrow."
The next day, Aiyuk posted a video in which he was wearing a Commanders hat: "I'm back in action and back on tour this fall. Go to www.commanders.com to get your tickets and watch us rock out," he said in a video.
However, Aiyuk is under contract with the 49ers and remains on the reserve/left squad list, where he was placed in December. He has three years left on his deal and he doesn't take up a roster spot, or count against the salary cap, while he is on the list. Aiyuk could try to force the 49ers to release him by filing for reinstatement and reporting to training camp, which begins Saturday when veterans report.
#aiyuk #county #facility #posted
Aiyuk, 28, posted on his Instagram story a picture of himself that included a caption with a misspelling of the location of his property: "Brandon Aiyuk acquires $10M Loudon County (VA) Estate." The Commanders' facility is in Ashburn, Va., which is in Loudoun County.
Last month, Aiyuk made it clear he wanted to join the Commanders, whose quarterback, Jayden Daniels, was Aiyuk's teammate at Arizona State. Said Aiyuk: "If I'm crazy or if I'm cappin', tell them boys (49ers) cut me today and I'll sign with the Commanders tomorrow."
The next day, Aiyuk posted a video in which he was wearing a Commanders hat: "I'm back in action and back on tour this fall. Go to www.commanders.com to get your tickets and watch us rock out," he said in a video.
However, Aiyuk is under contract with the 49ers and remains on the reserve/left squad list, where he was placed in December. He has three years left on his deal and he doesn't take up a roster spot, or count against the salary cap, while he is on the list. Aiyuk could try to force the 49ers to release him by filing for reinstatement and reporting to training camp, which begins Saturday when veterans report.
#aiyuk #county #facility #posted
3 months ago
It's pretty well documented that the San Francisco 49ers' recent first-round draft history isn't good. But a recent ranking by CBS Sports showcased just how awful the picks under John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan have been since 2000.
Mike Renner ranked all 191 first-round picks over the past six years, factoring in draft capital and the players available rather than pure talent evaluation. San Francisco's five picks over that span landed at No. 43 (Brandon Aiyuk, 2020), No. 95 (Ricky Pearsall, 2024), No. 133 (Javon Kinlaw, 2020), No. 135 (Mykel Williams, 2025) and dead last at No. 191 (Trey Lance, 2021). That works out to one top-third pick, one middle-third pick and three in the bottom third — including the single worst decision of the entire six-year sample.
Renner didn't hold back on the Lance pick, which cost the 49ers a 2021 first-rounder, 2022 first- and third-round picks and a 2023 first-rounder to move up for:
There's no telling what a team that went to the NFC Championship Game in 2022 and the Super Bowl in 2023 could have done if it had used its 2021 first-round pick, 2022 first- and third-round picks and 2023 first-round pick differently.
What's worse is the 49ers' "best" first-round pick is Aiyuk, who could be done in the NFL after his recent offseason social media firestorm. Pearsall has been injury-prone over his two seasons, Williams is coming off an ACL injury and Kinlaw hasn't been on the team since 2024
#pick
Mike Renner ranked all 191 first-round picks over the past six years, factoring in draft capital and the players available rather than pure talent evaluation. San Francisco's five picks over that span landed at No. 43 (Brandon Aiyuk, 2020), No. 95 (Ricky Pearsall, 2024), No. 133 (Javon Kinlaw, 2020), No. 135 (Mykel Williams, 2025) and dead last at No. 191 (Trey Lance, 2021). That works out to one top-third pick, one middle-third pick and three in the bottom third — including the single worst decision of the entire six-year sample.
Renner didn't hold back on the Lance pick, which cost the 49ers a 2021 first-rounder, 2022 first- and third-round picks and a 2023 first-rounder to move up for:
There's no telling what a team that went to the NFC Championship Game in 2022 and the Super Bowl in 2023 could have done if it had used its 2021 first-round pick, 2022 first- and third-round picks and 2023 first-round pick differently.
What's worse is the 49ers' "best" first-round pick is Aiyuk, who could be done in the NFL after his recent offseason social media firestorm. Pearsall has been injury-prone over his two seasons, Williams is coming off an ACL injury and Kinlaw hasn't been on the team since 2024
#pick
3 months ago
The Washington Commanders' interest in Brandon Aiyuk appears to be fading, according to multiple NFL insiders, as the disgruntled 49ers wide receiver's social media activity continues to work against him.
ESPN's Adam Schefter addressed the situation on his podcast, indicating Washington is unlikely to pursue Aiyuk even as it looks to add a veteran receiver.
"I honestly believe that he has scared off teams like Washington," Schefter said. "I think they're looking at the social media posts and saying, 'Is this the kind of guy that we want to bring in right now and be a part of our franchise?'"
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler had a similar **** sment earlier this week on SportsCenter, pointing to Aiyuk's online behavior as a deterrent for teams around the league — Washington included.
"There are several veterans they could look at," Fowler said. "I don't think it's going to be Brandon Aiyuk at this stage."
ESPN's Adam Schefter addressed the situation on his podcast, indicating Washington is unlikely to pursue Aiyuk even as it looks to add a veteran receiver.
"I honestly believe that he has scared off teams like Washington," Schefter said. "I think they're looking at the social media posts and saying, 'Is this the kind of guy that we want to bring in right now and be a part of our franchise?'"
ESPN's Jeremy Fowler had a similar **** sment earlier this week on SportsCenter, pointing to Aiyuk's online behavior as a deterrent for teams around the league — Washington included.
"There are several veterans they could look at," Fowler said. "I don't think it's going to be Brandon Aiyuk at this stage."
3 months ago
Stefon Diggs, Brandon Aiyuk over and over....
That's what we have heard, read, and watched since the draft regarding the Washington Commanders. The consensus was that the Commanders would sign one of these two receivers. Well, there is still another receiver out there who remains unsigned and available. That receiver is Kennan Allen.
Allen turned 34 in April, and perhaps that might be the chief reason Allen remains unsigned. Allen has remained one of the more respected receivers in the NFL for some time regarding his value to the locker room. It would be interesting to learn if 'diva' and Keenan Allen have ever been used in the same sentence.
Listed at 6'2", 211 pounds, Allen has been able to adeptly use his size over his 171 NFL regular season games. Allen appears to have lost a step, as his yards per reception were down to 9.6 in 2025. Yes, that is one side of the coin why Allen may not be signed (age 34, only 9.6 YPR). Yet the other side of that same coin is that Allen remained durable, playing in all 17 games in 2025 and hauling in 81 receptions last season.
But then, given who the Commanders already have, they may not be interested in Allen. If they want a receiver with size, they already have Treylon Burks. In fact, Burks is also 6'2" and is bigger than Allen at 225 pounds. Secondly, Burks is younger, much younger, having turned 26 back in April. No, Burks is not going to accomplish what Allen has (1,055 receptions for 12,051 yards, 70 touchdown receptions).
That's what we have heard, read, and watched since the draft regarding the Washington Commanders. The consensus was that the Commanders would sign one of these two receivers. Well, there is still another receiver out there who remains unsigned and available. That receiver is Kennan Allen.
Allen turned 34 in April, and perhaps that might be the chief reason Allen remains unsigned. Allen has remained one of the more respected receivers in the NFL for some time regarding his value to the locker room. It would be interesting to learn if 'diva' and Keenan Allen have ever been used in the same sentence.
Listed at 6'2", 211 pounds, Allen has been able to adeptly use his size over his 171 NFL regular season games. Allen appears to have lost a step, as his yards per reception were down to 9.6 in 2025. Yes, that is one side of the coin why Allen may not be signed (age 34, only 9.6 YPR). Yet the other side of that same coin is that Allen remained durable, playing in all 17 games in 2025 and hauling in 81 receptions last season.
But then, given who the Commanders already have, they may not be interested in Allen. If they want a receiver with size, they already have Treylon Burks. In fact, Burks is also 6'2" and is bigger than Allen at 225 pounds. Secondly, Burks is younger, much younger, having turned 26 back in April. No, Burks is not going to accomplish what Allen has (1,055 receptions for 12,051 yards, 70 touchdown receptions).
3 months ago
The NFC West has some of the best wide receivers across any division in the NFL. The Seattle Seahawks have the reigning Offensive Player of the Year in Jaxon Smith-Njigba. Heading into the 2026 NFL season, we've ranked all four wide receiving corps in the division from best to worst.
We're making the difficult decision of ranking the Los Angeles Rams as having the best receiving corps in the NFC West. Puka Nacua finished second in receiving yards (1,715) behind Smith-Njigba. Opposite Nacua, Davante Adams led all wideouts in receiving touchdowns with 14. That's pretty incredible.
Smith-Njigba will be the focal point of Brian Fleury's 2026 offense for the Seahawks. Aging veteran Cooper Kupp is still impactful, and Rashid Shaheed is expected to be heavily involved after signing a new contract with the Seahawks earlier this offseason. A healthy Tory Horton could also play a role.
The San Francisco 49ers revamped their receiving corps by signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency. They also drafted De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 overall. They've revamped the room nicely after the fallout with Brandon Aiyuk.
Marvin Harrison Jr. was limited by injury in 2025 and hasn't yet met the borderline unfair expectations he was tagged with coming out of Ohio State. Michael Wilson became a 1,000-yard receiver this past season. The Cardinals also added savvy veteran Kendrick Bourne via free agency.
We're making the difficult decision of ranking the Los Angeles Rams as having the best receiving corps in the NFC West. Puka Nacua finished second in receiving yards (1,715) behind Smith-Njigba. Opposite Nacua, Davante Adams led all wideouts in receiving touchdowns with 14. That's pretty incredible.
Smith-Njigba will be the focal point of Brian Fleury's 2026 offense for the Seahawks. Aging veteran Cooper Kupp is still impactful, and Rashid Shaheed is expected to be heavily involved after signing a new contract with the Seahawks earlier this offseason. A healthy Tory Horton could also play a role.
The San Francisco 49ers revamped their receiving corps by signing Mike Evans and Christian Kirk in free agency. They also drafted De'Zhaun Stribling at No. 33 overall. They've revamped the room nicely after the fallout with Brandon Aiyuk.
Marvin Harrison Jr. was limited by injury in 2025 and hasn't yet met the borderline unfair expectations he was tagged with coming out of Ohio State. Michael Wilson became a 1,000-yard receiver this past season. The Cardinals also added savvy veteran Kendrick Bourne via free agency.
3 months ago
With each passing day, it looks increasingly unlikely that San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will end up with the Washington Commanders. Well, at least in 2026, anyway. Washington has long been Aiyuk's preferred destination once his release from San Francisco became official. However, Aiyuk has yet to apply for reinstatement and has declared he will not report to the team for training camp. That means the 49ers are under no obligation to release him.
With or without Aiyuk, the Commanders could use another veteran starting receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. Deebo Samuel remains available. As does Tyreek Hill. But that name most **** ociated with the Commanders is four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. Diggs, a DMV native, hasn't hidden his desire to return to the region and play for his hometown team.
Earlier this offseason, Diggs posted a message to all NFL teams on his Instagram account, prompting Commanders edge rusher Charles Omenihu to comment, "Burgundy & gold."
Omenihu isn't the only Commanders defender trying to recruit Diggs to Washington. When Diggs posted a workout video on his Instagram recently, another Washington newcomer, linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, posted a similar comment. Diggs responded.
It's worth noting that Diggs and Chaisson were teammates with the AFC champion New England Patriots last season.
With or without Aiyuk, the Commanders could use another veteran starting receiver opposite Terry McLaurin. Deebo Samuel remains available. As does Tyreek Hill. But that name most **** ociated with the Commanders is four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. Diggs, a DMV native, hasn't hidden his desire to return to the region and play for his hometown team.
Earlier this offseason, Diggs posted a message to all NFL teams on his Instagram account, prompting Commanders edge rusher Charles Omenihu to comment, "Burgundy & gold."
Omenihu isn't the only Commanders defender trying to recruit Diggs to Washington. When Diggs posted a workout video on his Instagram recently, another Washington newcomer, linebacker K'Lavon Chaisson, posted a similar comment. Diggs responded.
It's worth noting that Diggs and Chaisson were teammates with the AFC champion New England Patriots last season.
3 months ago
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is all about business. While his good friend, San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, continues to alienate the rest of the NFL with his social media antics, Daniels gathered several of his teammates in Los Angeles for some work ahead of training camp.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown has posted several videos this offseason showing his progress since re-signing with the Commanders in March after one season with the Jaguars. Brown shared a video earlier this offseason featuring Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Rachaad White, and others.
Recently, Brown and others returned to Los Angeles to get more work with Daniels. But this time, several other teammates showed up too, including McLaurin, tight ends Ben Sinnott and John Bates, receiver Jaylin Lane, and others.
Here's Daniels getting some work in.
This tells you everything that Daniels is made of. Only a few days ago, some Washington fans, still desperately wanting the Commanders to sign Aiyuk when he's released, were openly saying Daniels was trolling everyone alongside Aiyuk on social media. Aiyuk criticized Daniels in a video last week, taking aim at the relationship between the young quarterback and his mother, who is his agent. Daniels responded only with a Kevin Durant photo giving two thumbs down.
Wide receiver Dyami Brown has posted several videos this offseason showing his progress since re-signing with the Commanders in March after one season with the Jaguars. Brown shared a video earlier this offseason featuring Daniels, wide receiver Terry McLaurin, running back Rachaad White, and others.
Recently, Brown and others returned to Los Angeles to get more work with Daniels. But this time, several other teammates showed up too, including McLaurin, tight ends Ben Sinnott and John Bates, receiver Jaylin Lane, and others.
Here's Daniels getting some work in.
This tells you everything that Daniels is made of. Only a few days ago, some Washington fans, still desperately wanting the Commanders to sign Aiyuk when he's released, were openly saying Daniels was trolling everyone alongside Aiyuk on social media. Aiyuk criticized Daniels in a video last week, taking aim at the relationship between the young quarterback and his mother, who is his agent. Daniels responded only with a Kevin Durant photo giving two thumbs down.
3 months ago
Every time San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk goes a few days without posting on social media, everyone wonders if he's finally getting some good advice. After last weekend's meltdown, in which he took aim at his good friend, Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, Aiyuk was back at it on Wednesday.
"You're on my team now," Aiyuk said last weekend. "You follow my rules. Boy, I'm a grown a-- man. You're gonna have to start running behind your momma, and I might believe what you're talking about, but until then, uh-uh."
That was shocking. It led some Washington fans to think that Aiyuk and Daniels were somehow trolling the NFL world. That didn't make sense, but fans who somehow still wanted Aiyuk were trying to convince themselves it was a strategic effort to help Aiyuk secure his release from the 49ers.
On Wednesday, Aiyuk had a message for Daniels.
"He said, 'I don't do that internet s--t, Bro,'" Aiyuk said on Instagram, referring to Daniels. "'Hit my phone if you gotta talk to me. You got my number.' I called, and he didn't answer."
"You're on my team now," Aiyuk said last weekend. "You follow my rules. Boy, I'm a grown a-- man. You're gonna have to start running behind your momma, and I might believe what you're talking about, but until then, uh-uh."
That was shocking. It led some Washington fans to think that Aiyuk and Daniels were somehow trolling the NFL world. That didn't make sense, but fans who somehow still wanted Aiyuk were trying to convince themselves it was a strategic effort to help Aiyuk secure his release from the 49ers.
On Wednesday, Aiyuk had a message for Daniels.
"He said, 'I don't do that internet s--t, Bro,'" Aiyuk said on Instagram, referring to Daniels. "'Hit my phone if you gotta talk to me. You got my number.' I called, and he didn't answer."
3 months ago
The San Francisco 49ers backed themselves into an uncomfortable corner with Brandon Aiyuk and having to listen to the updates about that situation every day has become exhausting for every NFL fan on the planet. It’s a situation that the Los Angeles Rams would avoided long ago, according to Colin Cowherd.
The outspoken sports talk show host went on The Herd this week and compared the Niners’ situation to how the Rams have handled similar cases, cutting bait with players—regardless of talent—before it becomes toxic.
“I’ve been saying this on the Niners for years— cut bait, move on. The Rams moved on from great players like Jalen Ramsey, Todd Gurley and Cooper Kupp. The Rams do a much better job at moving on from injured players or players with drama. The Niners either coddle or keep them in-house. That’s why the 49ers roster has become old, dramatic, brittle, and expensive. Brandon Aiyuk goes on Instagram and basically blows up any opportunity to play for a tremendous young quarterback, Jayden Daniels. The Commanders dodged and bullet here. That stuff is just bad and I wish the Niners would have moved on years ago.”
Watch the clip here:
The 49ers are unlikely to cut Aiyuk any time soon, unless he forces their hand by showing up for work. Aiyuk has consistently made it clear that he won’t do that. If Aiyuk comes to training camp, the 49ers may have to cut him. But if they don’t cut him, they’ll save millions in cap ****** e.
The outspoken sports talk show host went on The Herd this week and compared the Niners’ situation to how the Rams have handled similar cases, cutting bait with players—regardless of talent—before it becomes toxic.
“I’ve been saying this on the Niners for years— cut bait, move on. The Rams moved on from great players like Jalen Ramsey, Todd Gurley and Cooper Kupp. The Rams do a much better job at moving on from injured players or players with drama. The Niners either coddle or keep them in-house. That’s why the 49ers roster has become old, dramatic, brittle, and expensive. Brandon Aiyuk goes on Instagram and basically blows up any opportunity to play for a tremendous young quarterback, Jayden Daniels. The Commanders dodged and bullet here. That stuff is just bad and I wish the Niners would have moved on years ago.”
Watch the clip here:
The 49ers are unlikely to cut Aiyuk any time soon, unless he forces their hand by showing up for work. Aiyuk has consistently made it clear that he won’t do that. If Aiyuk comes to training camp, the 49ers may have to cut him. But if they don’t cut him, they’ll save millions in cap ****** e.
3 months ago
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk called Mike Evans "unguardable" during the offseason practices. 49ers tight end George Kittle concurs.
Kittle lauded Evans' veteran leadership and football IQ.
"One thing that I was talking to [quarterback Brock] Purdy about a couple of days ago was that this is our first veteran wide receiver since we had Emmanuel Sanders," Kittle said recently on the New Heights podcast, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "Like, I had Deebo [Samuel]. I had Brandon Aiyuk. But they were both like years one through four—Deebo was like year five.
"But Mike Evans is a guy, like, just watching him and his savviness—you know the concept; you have coverage in the red zone; one guy has the corner; the other guy has the 'now' route underneath it—and the way he sets it up versus a defender with outside leverage and then just gets wide open, and I'm just like, 'It's so fun to watch.'"
The 49ers, even with all their injuries last season, still finished fifth in passing offense. If Evans can stay healthy, he should make them even better.
Kittle lauded Evans' veteran leadership and football IQ.
"One thing that I was talking to [quarterback Brock] Purdy about a couple of days ago was that this is our first veteran wide receiver since we had Emmanuel Sanders," Kittle said recently on the New Heights podcast, via David Bonilla of 49erswebzone.com. "Like, I had Deebo [Samuel]. I had Brandon Aiyuk. But they were both like years one through four—Deebo was like year five.
"But Mike Evans is a guy, like, just watching him and his savviness—you know the concept; you have coverage in the red zone; one guy has the corner; the other guy has the 'now' route underneath it—and the way he sets it up versus a defender with outside leverage and then just gets wide open, and I'm just like, 'It's so fun to watch.'"
The 49ers, even with all their injuries last season, still finished fifth in passing offense. If Evans can stay healthy, he should make them even better.
3 months ago
The All-Arizona State alum football feud involving Brandon Aiyuk and Jayden Daniels escalated over the Fourth of July weekend.
Not only were they star players as Sun Devils, they were teammates. Unfortunately for Aiyuk's legacy, he's become seemingly detached from his original definition of reality.
As for Daniels, well, he seems to have taken the bait — at least until he deleted a response to Aiyuk's own baiting of the Washington Commanders quarterback.
The deleted post was the latest in a strange series of chapters.
The following is a USA TODAY Sports story by Joe Rivera published Sunday, July 5, at 11:30 a.m. MST (2:30 p.m. ET):
Not only were they star players as Sun Devils, they were teammates. Unfortunately for Aiyuk's legacy, he's become seemingly detached from his original definition of reality.
As for Daniels, well, he seems to have taken the bait — at least until he deleted a response to Aiyuk's own baiting of the Washington Commanders quarterback.
The deleted post was the latest in a strange series of chapters.
The following is a USA TODAY Sports story by Joe Rivera published Sunday, July 5, at 11:30 a.m. MST (2:30 p.m. ET):
3 months ago
What did Brandon Aiyuk say about Jayden Daniels? Why Commanders QB is responding to 49ers WR's latest rant originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Brandon Aiyuk's official exit from San Francisco is inevitable, but his next move might not be the one most have long expected.
Aiyuk has been trying to will his way to the Washington Commanders for some time now, and the connection between himself and QB Jayden Daniels, who overlapped at Arizona State, seemingly made him an ideal fit with an offense that could use another standout wide receiver.
As Aiyuk's social media activity continues, however, he may be burning a bridge that could prevent him continuing his career in the NFC East.
Here's a look at what Aiyuk said about Daniels and how the Commanders quarterback is responding.
Brandon Aiyuk's official exit from San Francisco is inevitable, but his next move might not be the one most have long expected.
Aiyuk has been trying to will his way to the Washington Commanders for some time now, and the connection between himself and QB Jayden Daniels, who overlapped at Arizona State, seemingly made him an ideal fit with an offense that could use another standout wide receiver.
As Aiyuk's social media activity continues, however, he may be burning a bridge that could prevent him continuing his career in the NFC East.
Here's a look at what Aiyuk said about Daniels and how the Commanders quarterback is responding.
3 months ago
The forthcoming Brandon Aiyuk exit from the San Francisco 49ers has been televised – at least on Instagram.
Aiyuk and the 49ers are embroiled in a dramatic, messy exit, with the wide receiver seemingly having played his last down in San Francisco. Aiyuk has made as much clear, with numerous rants, posts and disparaging remarks about his soon-to-be former organization
On the Fourth of July, the Aiyuk exit saga took another twist, when he again took to social media, this time to rip someone not **** ociated with the 49ers. Directed at Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels – his one-time Arizona State teammate and future hopeful
"You're on my team now. You follow my rules," Aiyuk said in an Instagram story post tagged with Daniels' account. "Boy, I'm a grown-(expletive) man, boy. You're gonna have to stop running behind your momma, and I might believe what you're talking about."
Here's how the Aiyuk saga has unfolded across phone screens this offseason:
Aiyuk and the 49ers are embroiled in a dramatic, messy exit, with the wide receiver seemingly having played his last down in San Francisco. Aiyuk has made as much clear, with numerous rants, posts and disparaging remarks about his soon-to-be former organization
On the Fourth of July, the Aiyuk exit saga took another twist, when he again took to social media, this time to rip someone not **** ociated with the 49ers. Directed at Washington Commanders Jayden Daniels – his one-time Arizona State teammate and future hopeful
"You're on my team now. You follow my rules," Aiyuk said in an Instagram story post tagged with Daniels' account. "Boy, I'm a grown-(expletive) man, boy. You're gonna have to stop running behind your momma, and I might believe what you're talking about."
Here's how the Aiyuk saga has unfolded across phone screens this offseason:
3 months ago
I legit had an opinion piece in the hopper about why the Commanders should ignore all the social media nonsense and sign receiver Brandon Aiyuk when the 49ers release him.
This morning, I hit delete.
I think we're done here.
Overpay for Stefon Diggs. Maybe $10-15 million for one year. It's okay. The Commanders can afford it from a cap perspective. They need another receiver. Even the Treylon Burks truthers must agree with that.
For those who truly enjoyed their Fourth of July – a sacred holiday for those who cover the NFL, because the life interrupts ever other one – then you missed some fireworks.
This morning, I hit delete.
I think we're done here.
Overpay for Stefon Diggs. Maybe $10-15 million for one year. It's okay. The Commanders can afford it from a cap perspective. They need another receiver. Even the Treylon Burks truthers must agree with that.
For those who truly enjoyed their Fourth of July – a sacred holiday for those who cover the NFL, because the life interrupts ever other one – then you missed some fireworks.
