Overview
- Aiyuk posted another Instagram video on Tuesday calling the 49ers "stupid" and saying the club paid him about $50 million before voiding his remaining guarantees.
- San Francisco placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left‑squad list and voided the guaranteed money for 2026, keeping him under contract but off the roster and not being paid.
- The 49ers say they prefer a trade, often linked to the Washington Commanders, but potential suitors have balked because they lack medical access and do not want to assume the financial risk.
- A Santa Clara County warrant for a misdemeanor exhibition-of-speed charge tied to a viral driving video has added reputational pressure but has not changed the club's contractual leverage.
- Legal and procedural analysts note one narrow pathway that could force payment: if Aiyuk reports for a team physical and the 49ers fail him without an injury cut designation, the club could become liable for his salary.