The San Francisco 49ers voided the guaranteed money in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract for 2026 during training camp, multiple outlets reported.
Brandon Aiyuk, who has not played since sustaining a knee injury in October 2024, had not been meeting the requirements of his deal, per Friday’s reports.
Specifically, the 49ers voided a $24.935 million option bonus that became guaranteed on April 1. That action clears the way for San Francisco to “part ways with him soon,” ESPN reported.
BREAKING: Fifteen months after signing a four-year, $120 million extension, Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers appear headed toward a divorce, sources tell me and @MikeSilver.
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— Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) November 21, 2025
More on 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk
It’s unclear if Brandon Aiyuk will be paid his $1.215 million base salary for 2026 or any of his bonuses for workouts and per-game appearances.
Brandon Aiyuk, 27, finished last season on injured reserve after tearing the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee during a Week 7 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. He was placed on the physically unable to perform list in July and still has not been cleared to return, per ESPN.
On Monday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk remains “week-to-week.”
“When he had such a big injury like that, just waiting until he is fully comfortable to come up and start practicing,” Shanahan said.
Brandon Aiyuk posted 25 receptions for 374 yards and no touchdowns over seven games last season after developing into a star over the previous two campaigns.
He caught a career-high 78 passes for 1,015 yards and a career-best eight TDs in 2022, and hauled in 75 catches for a career-high 1,342 yards in 2023. He was rewarded with a four-year, $120 million extension in August 2024.
Drafted in the first round (25th overall) in 2020, Brandon Aiyuk has recorded 294 receptions for 4,305 yards and 25 TDs in 69 games (67 starts) with the 49ers.
–Field Level Media
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The San Francisco 49ers have momentum after getting starting quarterback Brock Purdy back onto the gridiron.
During Friday’s edition of The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross, the guys were joined by Greg Papa, the radio voice of the 49ers, to preview San Francisco’s Monday Night Football matchup with the Carolina Panthers, share what he’s liked from Purdy thus far, and much more.
Be sure to check out the entire interview with Greg Papa on the Sactown Sports 1140 YouTube page.
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Greg Papa previews MNF matchup between 49ers & Panthers
Upcoming San Francisco 49ers Schedule
Monday, November 24th – vs. Carolina Panthers – 5:15 PM PT
Sunday, November 30th – @ Cleveland Browns – 10:00 AM PT
Sunday, December 7th – BYE WEEK
Sunday, December 14th – vs. Tennessee Titans – 1:25 PM PT
Monday, December 22nd – @ Indianapolis Colts – 5:15 PM PT
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