Overview
- Aiyuk posted an Instagram story on Father’s Day in which he repeatedly chanted “Go Commanders,” reinforcing long‑reported ties to Washington and his desire to leave San Francisco.
- The 49ers retain control of Aiyuk’s rights after placing him on the reserve/left‑squad list and voiding the remaining guarantees on his four‑year, $120 million contract.
- San Francisco has been unable to find a trade partner and GM John Lynch has said it is “safe to say” Aiyuk has played his last snap for the team.
- Teams are reluctant to trade for or absorb Aiyuk without current medical exams and on‑field work because he tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus in October 2024 and has not played since.
- Off‑field issues including a Santa Clara misdemeanor warrant for an exhibition‑speeding video and repeated public taunts of the 49ers have reduced his marketability and leave his future unresolved ahead of training camp.