Overview
- The Associated Press confirmed the 49ers earlier this year voided more than $26 million in Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees from his four-year, $120 million deal.
- The Athletic reports Aiyuk has missed meetings and declined team activities in recent months, leading to growing frustration inside the organization.
- Multiple outlets report Aiyuk told NFLPA representatives he will not file a grievance, a step that would pave the way for an expected release after the 2025 season.
- Aiyuk remains on the physically unable to perform list and has not been activated since tearing his ACL, MCL and meniscus in October 2024.
- Reports identify the voided payment as a $24.935 million 2026 option bonus, and AP notes a release would leave roughly $29.5 million in dead money on the 49ers’ cap.