49ers void Brandon Aiyuks 2026 guaranteed money , set to release him.

[Jackson113.2]

The 49ers, sources say, responded by voiding the guaranteed money in Aiyuk’s contract for 2026, asserting that the absences amounted to a failure to fulfill his contractual obligations. Aiyuk, according to multiple league sources, told NFL Players Association representatives that he did not want to fight the move via an official grievance. That would clear the way for his expected release at season’s end.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6826885/2025/11/21/brandon-aiyuk-49ers-news-contract-guaranteed-money-release/

 

Just the distraction we need hopefully to sneak one out...

[t96]

I’d absolutely consider signing him.

[SOJA]

He will have plenty of suitors lined up for his services. A WR of his caliber rarely hits FA. Although this is starting to somewhat remind me of the AB situation to a lesser extent. 

That being said I think there's pretty much no way in hell he isn't in a Commanders uniform next year 

[TD alt]

1 hour ago, SOJA said:

He will have plenty of suitors lined up for his services. A WR of his caliber rarely hits FA. Although this is starting to somewhat remind me of the AB situation to a lesser extent. 

That being said I think there's pretty much no way in hell he isn't in a Commanders uniform next year 

Ayiuk, Scary Terry, and Deebo? Talking about an injury-plagued receiving corps...

[Navy_football]

1 hour ago, TD alt said:

Ayiuk, Scary Terry, and Deebo? Talking about an injury-plagued receiving corps...

True but when they're all healthy together... oh lawd!

[kungfoodude]

5 hours ago, t96 said:

I’d absolutely consider signing him.

I think that is a price and attitude thing. Reportedly he was a bit of a handful for Shanahan, although admittedly not enough to not sign him to that big deal.

I also think this may be much ado about nothing. If we plays this season, I suspect they will likely not move on from him.

[UnluckyforSome]

The Niners didn't want him. I think to some extent they were publicly shamed into making an offer when it was revealed he was not in their plans.

[kungfoodude]

48 minutes ago, UnluckyforSome said:

The Niners didn't want him. I think to some extent they were publicly shamed into making an offer when it was revealed he was not in their plans.

I am gonna have to disagree. You don't sign someone to a large contract extension if you don't want them.

[CarolinaLivin]

5 hours ago, SOJA said:

He will have plenty of suitors lined up for his services. A WR of his caliber rarely hits FA. Although this is starting to somewhat remind me of the AB situation to a lesser extent. 

That being said I think there's pretty much no way in hell he isn't in a Commanders uniform next year 

I doubt it on the commanders piece. They tried to go after a bunch of vets this year to try and go after a chip after Jayden Daniels great rookie season. They are the oldest team in the league right now and it kinda blew up in their face. I think they’ll go after some youth. But i could be wrong. 

[kungfoodude]

I will point out that he is far more likely to get traded than released. So these reports of "releasing him" are absolutely absurd.

[UnluckyforSome]

46 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I am gonna have to disagree. You don't sign someone to a large contract extension if you don't want them.

Well. Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, the end result is the same.

 

[flagfootballcoach28]

From what I’ve read about this guy, he’s more trouble than what he’s worth. Don’t think he’d like being second fiddle to Tet

[kungfoodude]

10 minutes ago, UnluckyforSome said:

Well. Maybe. Maybe not. Either way, the end result is the same.

 

That's just chirping. 

Think about that from a logic standpoint. If you don't want a player back, signing someone to a 4 year, $120 mil deal isn't the way to communicate that.

The whole "didn't want him" was absolutely absurd. They could have traded him or cut him or whatever. They signed a mega extension instead. The actions are the proof.

 

Also, they aren't going to cut him. He is either gonna stay a 49er or they are going to attempt to trade him. Those are LOGICAL actions from a front office that is consistently among the best in the NFL.

[kungfoodude]

4 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

From what I’ve read about this guy, he’s more trouble than what he’s worth. Don’t think he’d like being second fiddle to Tet

I doubt he would care about the other WR's. I think he'd be pissed about the QB situation.

It doesn't matter, this guy is never going to be in Carolina so it's pointless to fret over it. This is Tee Higgins 2.0.