Ex-NFL LB Argues Brandon Aiyuk Is Either 'Weirdly Trolling' or 'Insane' As Jayden Daniels Feud Intensifies

NFL offseason tensions intensified around Brandon Aiyuk’s standoff with the San Francisco 49ers as former linebacker Will Compton questioned whether his feud with Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels is tactical—or irrational. Aiyuk has posted multiple videos on Instagram, directing criticism at 49ers executives and signaling interest in joining Washington. This week, Compton argued Aiyuk and Daniels could be “weirdly trolling” from their college teammate background, or that Aiyuk may be “insane” and unable to sustain the situation. Aiyuk took issue with Daniels laughing at a hysterical fan warning him not to play with Aiyuk during a World Cup game. Aiyuk responded with Instagram stories that included profanity-laced remarks and a claimed dispute over Daniels reaching out about “toeing the line.” The article notes Aiyuk’s productive career since 2020, but highlights major contract turmoil and his history of friction.