Washington Commanders general manager Adam Peters never heard Brandon Aiyuk’s name during Tuesday’s press conference, but there was little mystery about the player being discussed.

NBC 4’s JP Finlay asked Peters “in a general sense” whether a potential addition’s social-media activity factors into Washington’s evaluation. The careful wording allowed Peters to address the issue without naming the disgruntled receiver who remains under contract with the San Francisco 49ers and creating a possible tampering concern.

“That’s a good roundabout question,” Peters said with a laugh.

“We look at everything, JP,” he continued. “We want to make sure it’s the right player to be in our locker room and our bloodstream and in our culture.”

Peters explained that social media is not usually a major part of Washington’s process. The Commanders typically begin with a player’s film before gathering information from his former teams and teammates about his locker-room presence.

Ironically, Peters is already well versed in what Aiyuk can do on the field. He worked in the 49ers player personnel department from 2017-2023, having some hand in the decision to draft Aiyuk in 2020.

The timing of the exchange carried added significance because Washington may soon decide whether its current receiving corps needs outside help. ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that the Commanders planned to wait until training camp before evaluating the position.

Aiyuk’s talent would make him an obvious candidate, but his online behavior has complicated things.

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His most recent Instagram post was interpreted by some as shots at Kyle Shanahan days after news broke of his horrific car crash, adding to months of public attacks on the 49ers.

His social media activity has also reportedly damaged his market, with Adam Schefter saying a potential move to Washington had gone “off the track.”

Aiyuk further complicated matters by criticizing Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels, his former Arizona State teammate, before later describing himself as the final piece Washington needs.

The receiver remains on San Francisco’s reserve/left squad list and would need to seek reinstatement before the 49ers could release or trade him.

With the Commanders’ training camp evaluation now underway, their pursuit of another receiver—and whether Aiyuk remains a serious option—may not stay unclear much longer.