Aiyuk's Niners Exit: Trade Rumors, Contract Disputes
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Brandon Aiyuks tenure with the San Francisco Forty-niners is nearing its end following six seasons. The wide receiver suffered a knee injury in October 2024, missing the entire 2024 season while recovering. Tensions escalated between Aiyuk and the team, culminating in an anticipated separation with no guaranteed money left on his contract through 2028.
Aiyuks absence from team activities early in the 2025 season led to the Forty-niners voiding $27 million in guaranteed cash for 2026. Teammate George Kittle reported Aiyuks inconsistent attendance at training camp and separate workouts. Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Aiyuks missed meetings but downplayed their significance.
Rumors of a rift between Aiyuk and the Forty-niners intensified after a misleading news story in October 2025 suggested Aiyuk deleted Forty-niners content from his social media. The team placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list in December 2025, ending his tumultuous year without playing a game.
Despite the drama, Aiyuk remains a valuable player with 4,305 receiving yards and 25 touchdowns over five seasons, including back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023. A trade could occur soon, potentially to the Commanders, offering Aiyuk a new opportunity once he recovers from his injury.
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