# Is Brandon Aiyuk requesting a trade or release from the 49ers?

Here's what the wiki says about Brandon Aiyuk's situation:

**He hasn't formally requested a trade or release** — but he's effectively forcing his way out. Aiyuk is currently on the **Reserve/Left Squad list** (holdout status), and the 49ers have **voided his contract guarantees** and signed **Mike Evans**, signaling they've moved on (from the [Brandon Aiyuk page]).

The big hang-up: Aiyuk **must apply for reinstatement** with the NFL Commissioner before the 49ers can release him, and as of late June, he still hadn't filed. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler reported he's **"essentially untradeable right now"** because of this administrative hurdle. Once reinstated, the expected path is that he reports to camp, forcing the 49ers to release him due to the injury liability (over $26M if he gets hurt on the field).

**Where could he land?** Aiyuk has reportedly expressed interest in **rejoining Jayden Daniels** (his Arizona State teammate) with the **Commanders**. The **Falcons** are also actively scouting him as a WR2 opposite Drake London.

From the experts:

> **Josh & Hayden (Underdog):** *"The longer they wait, the more likely the Commanders are going to say, 'I'm going to send you a seventh-round pick' — which would help the 49ers financially."* — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6ZyxP0Nsyg&t=2577s)

> **Establish The Run:** *"Not just the injury, but reports of bad attitude, contract void stuff..."* — [hear the clip](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6BLVJj29Cu4&t=766s)

Bottom line: Aiyuk wants out, but he's stuck in limbo until he files for reinstatement. His fantasy ADP has cratered (ranked **166th** overall) because nobody knows where — or if — he plays in 2026.

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Answered 2026-06-29 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/is-brandon-aiyuk-requesting-a-trade-or-release-from-the-49ers