49ers trade rumor could lead to deal with Commanders or Colts

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Trade rumors surrounding the San Francisco 49ers have picked up ahead of the upcoming NFL Draft.

Specifically, 49ers executive John Lynch has reportedly ‘had discussions with suitors about a Brandon Aiyuk trade’, per the San Francisco Standard’s David Lombardi.

USA Today’s Ayrton Ostly believes that the Indianapolis Colts and Washington Commanders are two organizations that are well-positioned to land the Arizona State product this offseason.

“(Trent) Williams isn’t the only 2023 All-Pro San Francisco could move off from,” Mostly wrote Monday. “Brandon Aiyuk didn’t play for the 49ers at all in 2025 and seems headed for an inevitable divorce from the team.”

“Coach Kyle Shanahan said at the league meetings that the team is in no rush to release their former top receiver and instead is hoping to get something back for him in a trade.”

“Aiyuk’s value is tough to gauge. He hasn’t played since his severe knee injury in 2024, and who knows how close he is to his 2023 career-best form. He’s entering his age-28 season, so if he’s fully healthy, he could still have multiple seasons left of productive play. Potential landing spots: Washington, Indianapolis.”

The Colts could certainly benefit from pairing their newly-acquired wide receiver, , with Aiyuk before the start of the 2026-27 NFL season. However, it’s challenging to envision the Commanders failing to outduel Indianapolis for Aiyuk, as reuniting with his former collegiate teammate is an opportunity the NFC franchise likely wouldn't pass up.