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49ers’ Aiyuk Uncertainty Deepens as ESPN Ties WR to Commanders After Guarantees Were Voided

The injured receiver’s prolonged absence has pushed San Francisco toward a pivotal offseason decision.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) celebrates after a play against the Los Angeles Rams during the first quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees in July, including an option bonus worth about $24.935 million, a step Kyle Shanahan called unusual.
  • Reporting notes team frustration over missed offseason rehab appointments as a factor in the contract move.
  • Aiyuk continues to rehab ACL and MCL injuries from October 2024 and a return this season is viewed as unlikely.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says Aiyuk would profile as a top-shelf free agent if available and highlights Washington as a potential fit due to ties to Jayden Daniels and GM Adam Peters.
  • Coverage revisits 2024 talks in which San Francisco sought George Pickens in a proposed Aiyuk trade with the Steelers, a request Pittsburgh declined.