Brandon Aiyuk’s social media activity has taken another intriguing turn.
Just days after deleting a pair of Instagram videos in which he criticized the San Francisco 49ers for refusing to release him, the disgruntled receiver returned with a very different message.
Instead of taking shots at the organization, Aiyuk posted a video of himself dancing while wearing a robe and boxer shorts with a simple caption:
“Coming to a endzone near [you].”
The video was widely viewed as the latest sign of Aiyuk’s public unraveling, with one commenter comparing the situation to a mashup of Britney Spears and Antonio Brown.
But the caption ignited speculation that Aiyuk may be on the verge of being released by San Francisco.
In posts just last week, Aiyuk accused the 49ers of being afraid to let him leave and calling the team who drafted him in 2020 stupid for paying him.
Deleting those videos could be interpreted as an olive branch amid an increasingly messy standoff between player and team.
Now the focus shifts to where Aiyuk could eventually land if San Francisco finally decides to move on.
One destination has consistently hovered over the conversation: the Washington Commanders.
Aiyuk has done little to hide his admiration for Washington in recent months, previously posting photos of himself wearing Commanders gear while maintaining a visible connection with quarterback Jayden Daniels.
The two already share chemistry dating back to their days together at Arizona State, where Daniels connected on 65 receptions and eight touchdown passes to Aiyuk during their final season together.
Reports have suggested Washington could have interest if Aiyuk eventually reaches free agency, although the Commanders have shown little desire to acquire him through a trade. That leaves the 49ers holding most of the leverage as training camp approaches.
The complication is that Aiyuk hasn’t appeared in an NFL game since October 20, 2024.
The 28-year-old suffered a devastating knee injury that included a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus, ending what was supposed to be the beginning of a new chapter after signing a lucrative extension.
His absence from team-supervised rehabilitation sessions reportedly led San Francisco to void the remaining guaranteed money in his contract and place him on the reserve/left squad list.
Before everything unraveled, Aiyuk was coming off a dominant 2023 season in which he recorded 1,342 receiving yards and established himself as one of football’s most efficient receivers. His ability to create explosive plays and win downfield made him one of the NFL’s most dangerous weapons.
For now, Aiyuk’s latest Instagram post signals optimism or deepening delusion. Whether that optimism points toward Washington, another team, or a resolution with the 49ers remains unknown.
That player still exists in theory. The question is whether he can return to that level after a major knee injury and nearly two years away away from game action.
But after months of public frustration, the message was clear. Brandon Aiyuk believes he’ll be scoring touchdowns again soon.
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