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49ers Void Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 Guarantees as Shanahan Confirms Unusual Move

The move stems from missed team obligations during his rehab, positioning San Francisco for a costly parting in 2026.

Overview

  • The voiding applies to Aiyuk’s 2026 salary guarantees, estimated at roughly $26 million under his four-year extension.
  • Team officials tied the action to his absences from meetings and other activities during rehabilitation, with issues handled internally in July.
  • Kyle Shanahan called the situation highly unusual and said he had never seen a contract voided in more than 20 years of coaching.
  • If the 49ers move on next year, they would carry about $29.5 million in dead money related to past bonuses, which could be spread over two seasons.
  • Aiyuk remains sidelined without a return timetable after major right-knee surgery, a year removed from signing a $120 million extension following a 2023 All-Pro season.