49ers Playing Hardball With Brandon Aiyuk Amid Commanders Interest
It feels like Brandon Aiyuk to the Commanders is a foregone conclusion, but the San Francisco 49ers aren't making it easy.
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By Michael GallagherSports Content CoordinatorShareNewsweek is a Trust Project memberSee more of our trusted coverage when you search.Prefer Newsweek on Googleto see more of our trusted coverage when you search.Things between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk don’t seem to be getting any better.It was once believed a peaceful resolution would come at the start of free agency with the 49ers releasing the polarizing wideout, but in the weeks since, things have only appeared to become more toxic.Multiple reports indicate the 49ers haven’t been able to get in contact with Aiyuk this offseason, and the latest development signals the team is ready to dig its heels in and play hardball knowing Aiyuk wants to join his close friend Jayden Daniels with the Washington…
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