# What did Jay Gruden say about the 49ers' handling of Brandon Aiyuk?

I didn't find any quotes from **Jay Gruden** specifically about the 49ers' handling of Brandon Aiyuk in the wiki or the expert transcript database. That said, the wiki does cover the Aiyuk saga extensively:

**What's happening with Aiyuk and the 49ers:**

- Aiyuk is on the Reserve/Left Squad list after sitting out. The 49ers **voided his contract guarantees** and signed Mike Evans, signaling they're moving on.
- He must formally **apply for NFL reinstatement** before the 49ers can release or trade him — and as of late June, he still hasn't filed. ESPN's Jeremy Fowler called him "essentially untradeable right now" because of that admin hurdle.
- Reportedly, Aiyuk would **prefer to join the Commanders** (reunite with Jayden Daniels, his Arizona State teammate), and GM Adam Peters (from the SF front office tree) is familiar with him.
- The Falcons have also been scouting him as a trade target.

**From the experts:** On Underdog Fantasy, Josh & Hayden noted that "the longer [the 49ers] wait, the more likely the Commanders are going to say, 'You know what? 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))

Long story short: the 49ers seem to have moved on, but Aiyuk's hold-up on reinstatement is the logjam preventing a resolution. If Jay Gruden did comment — it's possible that was on a podcast or show not in our current transcript library.

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Answered 2026-07-04 by ChatFFB — fantasy football answers from a live news wiki.
Source: https://chatffb.com/ask/what-did-jay-gruden-say-about-the-49ers-handling-of-brandon-aiyuk