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Brandon Aiyuk adds another Washington connection with reported Virginia estate purchase

FILED JUL 24, 2026TEAMS SF ยท WASSTATUS ACTIVE
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Star receiver + public Washington push + fresh Virginia property announcement + unresolved 49ers exit

Brandon Aiyuk has added another Washington connection while his future with the San Francisco 49ers remains unresolved. Aiyuk posted on Instagram that he purchased a $10 million estate in Loudoun County, Virginia, the same county where the Commanders' headquarters and practice facility are located. The receiver previously said he would sign with Washington if San Francisco released him. Aiyuk remains under contract with the 49ers and is on the Reserve/Left Squad list, so he cannot join the Commanders unless San Francisco releases or trades him and the necessary roster steps are completed. No release, trade, or agreement with Washington has been announced. The property announcement does not confirm a football transaction, but it adds fresh attention to an already active and highly public standoff.

Source: San Francisco Chronicle ยท Jul 24, 2026 ยท Read original โ†’
Corroborating: ESPN previously reported Aiyuk said he would sign with Washington if the 49ers released him: https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/49168245/aiyuk-49ers-cut-sign-commanders-tomorrow

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