Brandon Aiyuk likely will be cut by 4:00 p.m. ET today
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today due to salary and roster considerations.
- Official NFL records now show Aiyuk’s base salary for the remainder of 2026 as $13.75 million, making his Week 10 salary vest at $1.52 million if he remains on the roster.
- The 49ers are unlikely to trade Aiyuk at that high salary and reportedly do not want him on the team, with coach Kyle Shanahan opposing his presence.
- It appears Aiyuk may have paid a substantial amount, possibly $6-7 million, to the 49ers to secure reinstatement by the NFL, resolving a dispute over previously-paid bonus money.
- Following his release, attention will turn to which team Aiyuk will join next.
