The Washington Commanders are not putting all their hopes on Brandon Aiyuk joining the franchise. That possibility may not become realistic until June, given how difficult the San Francisco 49ers are being about his inevitable departure. But a new report suggested general manager Adam Peters is becoming increasingly receptive to the possibility.
And there is a big reason why.
Aiyuk will eventually be free. Niners general manager John Lynch has already stated that the wide receiver has played his last down for the club. He's reportedly holding out for a willing trade suitor to come forward, but they can also cut him with a post-June 1 designation now if they want to.