With every passing day, it seems more and more unlikely that San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk will find yourself with the Washington Commanders. Well, not less than in 2026, anyway. Washington has lengthy been Aiyuk’s most popular vacation spot as soon as his launch from San Francisco turned official. However, Aiyuk has but to apply for reinstatement and has declared he won’t report to the group for coaching camp. That means the 49ers are underneath no obligation to launch him.
With or with out Aiyuk, the Commanders may use one other veteran beginning receiver reverse Terry McLaurin. Deebo Samuel stays out there. As does Tyreek Hill. But that title most related to the Commanders is four-time Pro Bowler Stefon Diggs. Diggs, a DMV native, hasn’t hidden his desire to return to the area and play for his hometown group.
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Earlier this offseason, Diggs posted a message to all NFL groups on his Instagram account, prompting Commanders edge rusher Charles Omenihu to comment, “Burgundy & gold.”
Omenihu is not the one Commanders defender making an attempt to recruit Diggs to Washington. When Diggs posted a exercise video on his Instagram not too long ago, one other Washington newcomer, linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson, posted an identical remark. Diggs responded.
It’s price noting that Diggs and Chaisson have been teammates with the AFC champion New England Patriots final season.
Unlike Aiyuk, Diggs is free to signal now. The Commanders start coaching camp in lower than three weeks. Rookies are scheduled to report in lower than two weeks. Washington normal supervisor Adam Peters may wait to see his present group of receivers earlier than selecting to herald a veteran, however that may very well be too late for Diggs.
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This article initially appeared on Commanders Wire: Commanders’ defender makes recruiting pitch to Stefon Diggs