Overview
- San Francisco confirmed it voided more than $25 million in Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees, a step Kyle Shanahan said was “extremely unusual” and completed in July.
- The Athletic reported missed meetings and limited team activity drove the move, and ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler says some around the league believe skipped rehab appointments were an issue.
- Aiyuk has not asked the NFLPA to file a grievance over the void, signaling no immediate challenge to the team’s action.
- The receiver remains on the PUP list and not cleared to practice; Jay Glazer and Ian Rapoport said a return this season is possible if Aiyuk engages, but the relationship is strained.
- Voiding the guarantees increases San Francisco’s flexibility to trade or cut him this offseason, with notable dead‑cap options per OverTheCap, and Fowler reports he would have suitors if released.