Overview
- General manager John Lynch said last month it is likely Aiyuk has played his final snap for San Francisco.
- NBC Sports Bay Area’s Matt Maiocco told KNBR he expects a release and doubts any team will trade for the wideout, citing uncertainty about his desire to play.
- The 49ers have taken formal contractual steps and voided roughly $27 million in 2026 guarantees, with reports listing a $15.39 million cap hit and about $29.59 million in dead money.
- Washington surfaces as a potential landing spot after Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels publicly hinted at a reunion and given general manager Adam Peters’ prior 49ers ties.
- Executives are wary because of Aiyuk’s significant knee injury and availability concerns despite his strong 2023 production, leaving his market difficult to gauge.