Overview
- A person familiar with the decision confirmed to the AP that San Francisco voided more than $26 million guaranteed for 2026 from Aiyuk’s four-year, $120 million deal.
- Aiyuk has not played this season and remains on the PUP list while recovering from a 2024 knee injury that tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus.
- The Athletic reports Aiyuk has skipped meetings and declined other team activities in recent months, with sources describing scarce facility presence and early solo workouts.
- By declining to contest the voiding through a grievance, Aiyuk clears a path for an expected release after the season, though a few in the organization still hope for reconciliation.
- Voiding the guarantees cancels a $24.935 million 2026 option bonus and positions the 49ers to absorb roughly $29.5 million in dead cap if they move on, shaping offseason roster planning.