Brandon Aiyuk criticized for mocking Kyle Shanahan after car crash
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers is facing backlash for mocking head coach Kyle Shanahan on social media following a serious car accident. Shanahan suffered multiple injuries, including broken ribs and a concussion, as a result of the crash. Aiyuk’s Instagram post seemed to reference Shanahan’s situation, prompting widespread condemnation from fans and analysts alike. Aiyuk has been absent from NFL training camps and is currently on the reserve/left team list, raising questions about his future in the league.
- •Kyle Shanahan sustained serious injuries in a car crash.
- •Brandon Aiyuk mocked Shanahan on Instagram, leading to criticism.
- •Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left team list.
- •Concerns about Aiyuk's future in the NFL are increasing.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — ‘What a Loser’ — NFL World Bashes ‘Classless’ Brandon Aiyuk for Mocking 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan’s Car Crash
"NFL training camps are kicking off across the nation, and former Second-Team All-Pro receiver Brandon Aiyuk is nowhere to be seen. Not on the football fields, anyway.
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