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For a while, the focus has been on either San Francisco or Pittsburgh as Aiyuk's home for the upcoming season. Other teams, like the Cleveland Browns and New England Patriots, were seemingly out of the running. But a 49ers insider has reintroduced another team into the mix, one that hasn't been seriously considered in months.
"My updated information is that everything is still on the table, including all the trades you've heard about," Michael Silver of the San Francisco Chronicle said Thursday on Bay Area radio station KNBR. "And I know the Patriots have said that's over. Maybe they're less likely, but I think that Steelers scenario, where you get picks, flip a pick, get a player from someone else, is on the table.
"I wouldn't rule out Washington. And I know there have been reports that the Commanders are out, but they just traded a receiver [on Thursday]."
The idea of Aiyuk joining the Commanders is somewhat plausible. Silver mentioned that Washington recently traded wide receiver Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. Aiyuk joining the Commanders would reunite him with his former Arizona State teammate, rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels.
Silver understands fans are tired of the constant speculation surrounding Aiyuk, given the many contradictory reports. He advises, "Consume your news carefully and understand that the people who are really good at this have not taken big swings for the most part."
Regarding a potential trade to Washington, Silver added, "Again, my reporting suggests that is not dead, so I stand by that."
With Week 1 of the regular season quickly approaching, time is running out to finalize a deal for Aiyuk before the 49ers face the New York Jets on September 9.
Lynch recently acknowledged the urgency of reaching an agreement with Aiyuk. However, during a Thursday morning radio interview, he provided no significant updates on the negotiations.
You can listen to the entire conversation with Silver below.