Brandon Aiyuk’s latest social media flare-up has turned into a full-blown headache, and Jayden Daniels’ fans made sure he heard about it.
What started as an unrelated Instagram post from Aiyuk quickly became a target for angry reactions after he took a shot at Daniels’ mother. Coach Yac highlighted a collection of those responses on X Sunday, and plenty of them made it clear that Daniels’ supporters were not letting it slide.
Some replies came with jokes, but others carried a sharper edge in defense of the Commanders quarterback, who is on a $37.74 million contract, according to Spotrac.
“Don't talk to JD5 like that again,” one posted.
“How you gonna be a cancer to the commanders locker room alread when you not even apart of the team?” another joked.
“Go and talk to Kyle (Shanahan) and John (Lynch) like a man,” one replied.
Other comments took a more serious turn.
“'How to get canned in the NFL for life in 30 days,'” another posted.
“Most commanders fans was on board to sign you but coming at (Jayden Daniels) your cooked,” one argued.
“Better not see yo a** inna dmv lil bra,” another warned.
The backlash comes with Aiyuk entering the final season of his contract, a stretch that puts the 49ers in a position where moving on from him would make financial sense. The expectation around the league is that San Francisco would rather trade him than cut him loose.
Even with the noise around him, Aiyuk would still draw interest if the price is right. In a league that never stops hunting for receiver help, there are teams that could at least take a look.
The Miami Dolphins stand out as one possible fit. They’ve put themselves on a timeline that may not pay off for another two seasons, and Aiyuk could give their receiver room a real boost while creating a clearer path for Malik Washington, who is currently projected to be the team’s top receiver after finishing as the third string in 2025.
The New York Giants also come up as a team with room for a player like Aiyuk. Malik Nabers is still trying to put everything together, Cam Skattebo’s health is a question, and Jaxson Dart would need help rounding out the offense.
The New York Jets are another possible landing spot, where Aiyuk could line up alongside Garrett Wilson. If Geno Smith is going to make it work in his second stint with the team, he’ll need plenty of support. In that scenario, the Jets could suddenly have a receiver group that commands attention across the league - but only if they decide to make the call.
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