Brandon Aiyuk criticizes 49ers' handling of contract situation on social media
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 1:39 AM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk, currently under contract with the San Francisco 49ers, posted a video on June 9 implying the franchise acted "stupid" regarding his recent contract developments. While Aiyuk did not name the 49ers explicitly, his remarks followed the voiding of contract guarantees for the 2026 season. This comes after reported tensions between the receiver and the team during the 2025 season, particularly while Aiyuk was recovering from injuries. Despite ongoing discussions about trade options, Aiyuk remains with the 49ers as the team seeks to maximize any potential asset from the player. The team has not commented on Aiyuk's recent social media outbursts.
- •Aiyuk criticized the 49ers for voiding his contract guarantees.
- •Tensions reportedly escalated during Aiyuk's injury recovery in 2025.
- •49ers GM John Lynch stated Aiyuk likely has played his last snap for the team.
- •The team is seeking trade offers for Aiyuk amidst ongoing contract discussions.
- •49ers will next be on the field during training camp in July.
- 1:39 AMYahoo Sports — Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk calls the 49ers 'stupid' in his latest social media post
- 1:14 AMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk slams 'stupid' 49ers in latest social media rant
"Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk called the San Francisco 49ers “stupid” and said the team is mad at him because of how much money he got in his latest contract. Aiyuk recently had an arrest warrant issued by Santa Clara County on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding in response to a video Aiyuk posted to social media last December that appeared to show him speeding on the road in front of Levi’s Stadium.
"Brandon Aiyuk didn't refer to the 49ers by name, but he implied the franchise was "stupid" for how it has handled his contract situation.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:39 AMDisgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk calls the 49ers 'stupid' in his latest social media post
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk called the San Francisco 49ers “stupid” and said the team is mad at him because of how much money he got in his latest contract. Aiyuk recently had an arrest warrant issued by Santa Clara County on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding in response to a video Aiyuk posted to social media last December that appeared to show him speeding on the road in front of Levi’s Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsJun 10, 2026, 1:14 AMBrandon Aiyuk slams 'stupid' 49ers in latest social media rant
Brandon Aiyuk didn't refer to the 49ers by name, but he implied the franchise was "stupid" for how it has handled his contract situation.
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