49ers insider drops surprising Brandon Aiyuk claim as Commanders buzz builds

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk | Kelley L Cox-Imagn ImagesThe rumors and hearsay around wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been pretty one-sided up to now. He's been silent, willing to bide his time before getting the chance to choose his next destination. And when that happens, most insiders seem to believe joining the Washington Commanders is almost a foregone conclusion.

Aiyuk wants to play in Washington, and general manager Adam Peters is reportedly well aware of the fact. Quarterback Jayden Daniels, his old college teammate and close friend, has publicly lobbied for the move, but the San Francisco 49ers are clearly going to hold out for as long as they can before…