Brandon Aiyuk claims he fired agent amid ongoing 49ers standoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk, the 49ers wide receiver, asserted on social media that he no longer has an agent, claiming to have terminated his relationship with Ryan Williams of Athletes First. However, NFL Players Association records still list Williams as Aiyuk's representative, indicating that formal documentation to end the agreement has not been completed. Aiyuk's dissatisfaction follows tensions after missing rehabilitation for a knee injury, leading him to critique the 49ers and express interest in joining the Washington Commanders. The 49ers have not shown urgency to release Aiyuk, preferring a trade instead of letting him leave without compensation.
- •Aiyuk claims to have terminated agent relationship months ago.
- •NFLPA records contradict Aiyuk, listing Ryan Williams as his agent.
- •Tensions rose after Aiyuk missed knee rehabilitation.
- •Aiyuk expressed interest in playing for Washington Commanders.
- •49ers prefer a trade over releasing Aiyuk without compensation.
- 11:13 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk’s Agent Firing Claim Takes Unexpected Turn After NFLPA Database Update
"49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s ongoing standoff with San Francisco took an unexpected twist on Friday after new information contradicted his latest public claims. Aiyuk recently revealed in an Instagram video that he no longer has an agent, claiming he formally ended his relationship with longtime representative Ryan Williams months ago.
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