Overview
- George Kittle said he last saw Aiyuk rehabbing in the weight room early in 2025 and that contact ended after reports surfaced that San Francisco had voided a large portion of his future guarantees.
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter said the team plans to move on eventually but is not releasing Aiyuk soon, holding his contract through the draft or into June to gauge trade value even after adding Mike Evans and Christian Kirk.
- Aiyuk remains under contract through 2028 with roughly $27 million in 2026 guarantees voided and no remaining guaranteed money, and any acquiring team would likely restructure before a 2027 cap hit reported to exceed $41 million.
- Richard Sherman argued a trade benefits Aiyuk more than a release because a cut would likely force a one-year, prove-it deal at far less money, while a trade preserves his current contract terms.
- Washington continues to be linked as a potential landing spot, though ESPN’s John Keim reported the Commanders are unlikely to trade for Aiyuk or offer a long-term deal and would consider only a one-year pact if he becomes a free agent.