Brandon Aiyuk is back on social media, and he’s still acting like Washington is waiting for him.
The disgruntled wide receiver posted again after going quiet for a stretch following the Commanders’ signing of veteran receiver Stefon Diggs, a move that seemed to shut the door on any realistic path to Washington. Aiyuk, who hasn’t played since 2024, has also yet to apply for reinstatement after the 49ers placed him on the reserve/left squad list a year ago.
Instead of moving on, Aiyuk appears to be doubling down. His latest Instagram post showed him dancing while wearing an old Washington Redskins cap, a clear nod to the burgundy and gold even if the Commanders name and logo were nowhere to be found.
“It is September 2nd and Brandon Aiyuk is still rocking burgundy and gold, just without the #Commanders name or logo... 😂”
That post only added to the sense that Aiyuk still sees the nation’s capital as his next stop, despite the reality that Washington already addressed its receiver need with Diggs. For a brief moment, his silence after that signing suggested he might have finally gotten the message.
But the social media return says otherwise.
Aiyuk’s public posture now looks less like a player waiting for the right opening and more like someone trying to will a reunion into existence. The problem is that he still can’t take the next step until he applies for reinstatement, and he has publicly said he won’t do that while San Francisco has a role in it.
So the stalemate continues, with Aiyuk effectively boxing himself in. Even if Washington had any interest left, the path is blocked. And based on everything the Commanders have already done, there’s no reason to think they’re still in the market.
For now, Aiyuk’s version of reality and the NFL’s version don’t match up at all.
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