Overview
- Aiyuk remains on the 49ers’ reserve/left‑squad list and has not applied for NFL reinstatement, which prevents him from forcing a roster decision or completing any trade or release.
- Teams say they will not engage without current medical exams and on‑field proof after Aiyuk’s October 2024 ACL/MCL/meniscus injuries, and those clearances have not been provided.
- Washington’s front office publicly acknowledged it considers a player’s social‑media behavior when evaluating additions, and multiple reports say Washington’s earlier offseason interest has cooled.
- Aiyuk’s repeated public taunts — including Instagram posts many interpreted as mocking coach Kyle Shanahan after his car crash — and a pending California misdemeanor exhibition‑of‑speed charge have raised behavioral and reputational concerns for suitors.
- With trades stalled and guarantees voided by San Francisco, league sources say the most likely route back for Aiyuk is a short, low‑risk, incentive‑heavy deal that requires medical proof and behavioral assurances before teams will sign him.