Commanders sign four-time Pro Bowl wideout with 49ers wantaway Brandon Aiyuk left in limbo

The Washington Commanders are signing four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs, in a move that appears to leave wantaway San Francisco 49ers star Brandon Aiyuk in limbo.

NFL insider Jordan Schultz first reported news of a deal between the free agent, who most recently played for the New England Patriots, and Washington.

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“The Commanders are signing 4x Pro Bowl WR Stefon Diggs, multiple sources tell me,” Schultz shared Wednesday.

Washington’s interest in the 32-year-old veteran had been reported earlier this summer, and the deal is now done, although the length and financial terms of any contract are not yet known.

With the Commanders turning to Diggs, Aiyuk’s future remains unclear.

The Niners wideout has been banking on a move to Washington, and spent the offseason teasing a linkup with the team on social media.

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He also bought a $10 million property close to the training facility last month.

The wide receiver position was one of Washington’s biggest needs coming into 2026, as the franchise needed a strong No. 2 option opposite Terry McLaurin.

Jayden Daniels will now have a four-time Pro Bowler, who led the NFL in receptions and receiving yards in 2020, on his offense.

Aiyuk, meanwhile, might not see the field this season if the Commanders have closed the door on any potential move.

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