Brandon Aiyuk addresses NFLPA in new Instagram post amid contract issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk's recent Instagram message targets the NFL Players Association, expressing dissatisfaction with their handling of his contract status. Aiyuk indicated his reluctance to appeal the voiding of guarantees by the 49ers, implying the NFLPA mismanaged communications regarding his future. Aiyuk remains on the reserve/retired list, and the 49ers have not indicated plans to release him. His path forward hinges on filing for reinstatement with the league before resuming training camp.
- •Aiyuk critiques the NFLPA over contract negotiations.
- •He remains on the 49ers' reserve/retired list.
- •Aiyuk's next step involves filing for reinstatement.
- •The 49ers have not shown intent to release him.
- •Contract issues stem from the voiding of guarantees.
- 6:06 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk takes aim at NFLPA in latest Instagram message
"Did Aiyuk believe that, by not appealing the voiding of his guarantees, he'd be released?
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