George Kittle wishes ‘luck’ to whoever trades for Brandon Aiyuk as 49ers look to move on from receiver

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has noted in the past that it’s “safe to say” Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the team is over, and George Kittle is apparently happy about that.

The rift between Aiyuk and the 49ers has gone on for almost a full year now after the team voided the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his extension. The 49ers did so after Aiyuk didn’t participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered in his right knee during the 2024 season, which he still has not returned from.

The Niners have been looking for a trade partner, but nothing has come to fruition yet. However, Kittle is wishing whoever gets him “luck.”

“I used to make it a habit of mine to go out early in the morning before meetings to watch him train because he’d always be out there early, and I watched him run over 22 miles an hour and watched him stop on a dime. He’s still got it, but that was eight months ago, so I don’t really know. You guys have fun with that, I guess,” Kittle said to Barstool Sports’ “Pardon My Take” podcast host PFT, a Washington Commanders fan.

The long rumor is that Aiyuk and the Commanders would eventually be a match. In a recent video on his Instagram Story, Aiyuk was heard yelling, “Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!”

Aiyuk began speaking out about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers “dumb” and “stupid” for giving him his extension. He also has claimed the team is scared to release him because of how he might perform elsewhere in the league.

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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of Washington’s former quarterback, Mark Rypien, hoisting the Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.

The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list back in December after he stopped showing up to the team facility.

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Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards that season. He broke out with 1,342 yards on 75 receptions and seven touchdowns during the 2023 season for the 49ers, helping them reach the Super Bowl.

Fox News’ Scott Thompson contributed to this report.

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