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49ers Confirm Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 Guarantees Voided as WR Remains on PUP

The rare step strips Aiyuk of 2026 protections, positioning San Francisco for an offseason exit.

Overview

  • The team acknowledged Saturday that it voided Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees in July, a move Kyle Shanahan called unusual without detailing specific reasons.
  • Aiyuk has not been medically cleared, remains on the PUP list, and the 49ers have not opened his 21-day practice window as his status stays week to week.
  • He has not instructed the NFLPA to file a grievance over the voided money, signaling he may not contest the decision.
  • Reporting from The Athletic says he missed meetings and team activities, and FOX’s Jay Glazer said fines and rehab noncompliance factored into the decision; the team has not publicly confirmed those specifics.
  • The voided amount is reported at roughly $25–$26.15 million, largely a $24.935 million option bonus, which multiple outlets say eases a potential trade or release with manageable cap implications.