Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers are "mad 'cause they stupid"
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Key Points:
- 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted a video on Instagram claiming the team regrets giving him a four-year, $120 million extension signed in August 2024, accusing them of being upset about paying him $50 million in eight months and voiding his guarantees for 2026.
- Aiyuk suggested the 49ers are mad at themselves rather than at him, hinting he might join a new team in 2026 despite currently being under contract with San Francisco.
- The 49ers face a decision regarding Aiyuk’s status for training camp: trade him, cut him with a reduced deal, or let him practice and risk owing him over $26 million if he suffers a season-ending injury.
- Aiyuk did not attend the voluntary offseason program, and had he insisted on practicing, the team might have cut him, adding complexity to the situation ahead of the regular season.