Brandon Aiyuk and 49ers relationship deteriorates amid off-field issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appear headed for a split following a series of incidents. Aiyuk missed the entire 2025 season due to injuries and failed to attend rehab sessions, voiding nearly $30 million in guarantees. Tensions escalated with a controversial YouTube video and social media posts, including reckless driving. In January 2026, Niners GM John Lynch indicated Aiyuk likely played his last snap for San Francisco. Recent player acquisitions, including Mike Evans and De'Zhaun Stribling, suggest the team is planning for life without Aiyuk as they move forward into the 2026 season.
- •Aiyuk missed the 2025 season after injuries to his ACL and MCL.
- •He voided nearly $30 million in guarantees due to missed rehab.
- •John Lynch stated Aiyuk has likely played his last snap for the 49ers.
- •The 49ers acquired Mike Evans and drafted De'Zhaun Stribling in 2026.
- •Aiyuk faced scrutiny for social media posts and reckless driving behavior.
- 10:21 PMYahoo Sports — How the 49ers Brandon Aiyuk relationship fell apart with timeline
"A timeline of key moments in the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk fallout, from injury and missed rehab to social media drama.
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