Brandon Aiyuk: 49ers are ‘mad,’ ‘stupid’ for paying me
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Brandon Aiyuk has used social media to pressure the San Francisco 49ers, accusing the team of being upset over his large contract and implying they are mistreating him by not releasing him.
- Aiyuk's contract guarantees for 2026 were voided last July, and he has publicly stated he will not challenge this decision through a formal grievance, despite his dissatisfaction.
- The 49ers have placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list, meaning he does not count against their roster and they are not obligated to pay him while he remains on that list.
- General manager John Lynch has indicated that Aiyuk is unlikely to play for the 49ers again, though the team has not rushed to release him and is open to trade offers.
- Aiyuk, who had a career-high 1,342 receiving yards in the 2023 season, has not played since an October 2024 knee injury and has posted photos suggesting a potential move to the Washington Commanders.