Overview
- Aiyuk is on the 49ers’ reserve/left squad list as of Dec. 13, making him ineligible to play again this season.
- Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk has been “extremely distant” since his 2024 knee injury and the team had not heard from him in over a month before the roster move.
- A new YouTube video shows Aiyuk driving well above posted limits near Levi’s Stadium, including triple-digit speeds on nearby freeways, prompting public concern about his well-being.
- The 49ers previously voided roughly $25–27 million in 2026 guarantees, a rare step reported to be tied to missed team-directed rehab and meetings; reporting indicates no NFLPA grievance was filed.
- A split in the offseason is widely expected in coverage, with speculative interest from teams such as the Patriots, though any market will hinge on his health and recent conduct.