The football world has noticed the social-media antics of 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk in recent weeks. Former 49ers quarterback and Hall of Famer Steve Young has, and he expressed concern for Aiyuk on Thursday, from the American Century Championship in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.
"I worry for him," Young said, via Edward Lewis of the New York Post. "I feel like I want to reach out and help. This is beyond football, it feels like. . . . It just feels like we need to not make it about football right now."
Earlier this week, former 49ers executive Ran Carthon expressed similar concern, suggesting he'd reach out to Aiyuk.
It's possible that more than a few NFL figures have tried to advise Aiyuk, who wants to sign with the Commanders. Until he files a petition for reinstatement with the 49ers and shows up for training camp (which likely could force his release), it will be clear that he's not listening.
To anyone.