From the episode
He's on the reserve left squad list. He has to actually show up and sign something to return to the team. So I think he is just gone... Kittle's saying good luck with that. You know, the guy's kind of out of his mind, according to folks that know more than I do. Yeah, I wouldn't go more than that. That guy's got too many problems off the field, on the field, don't know what's going on, don't know what shape he's in... I'm not buying it at that, even at the second, not selling it. I just don't want it. We saw Debo go over to this Washington commanders offense. If that's where Brandon Ayoub ends up, obviously Debo and Brandon Ayoub are a little bit different play style of a receiver... he wasn't exactly playing with a healthy offense either.
STACKED’s take
Ayuk stuck on reserve list; cannot be traded and must be released to join Commanders.
Ayuk is on the 49ers reserve/left squad list and must sign to return; he cannot be traded. He is posting on social media about signing with the Washington Commanders, but that cannot happen until he is released. The source characterizes him as 'kind of out of his mind' according to people who know him. George Kittle has expressed skepticism about his situation. If Ayuk signs with the Commanders in September, his dynasty value is estimated at a late second-round pick at best, and the source would not buy even at that price. Key concerns: unknown current fitness level, time away from the field, and uncertainty about when he will play. His EPA metrics were strong when on the field in Kyle Shanahan's offense, but his value outside that system is questionable. Ayuk's production in Kyle Shanahan's 49ers offense may not translate to the Washington Commanders. Deebo Samuel moved to Washington and had a decent season but was not playing with a healthy offense. Ayuk and Samuel have different receiver skill sets, making the comparison imperfect, but the point stands that leaving the efficient 49ers system is a significant downside.
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