Brandon Aiyuk criticizes 49ers, seeks release ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 9:58 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk expressed frustration with the San Francisco 49ers on social media, referring to the team as a 'bum a-- team' and demanding his release. Amid a standoff, he has been vocal about his discontent, indicating a fallout during the 2025 season. The team voided his guaranteed contract money prior to the 2026 season, and general manager John Lynch suggested Aiyuk has likely played his last snap for the organization. Aiyuk also announced his decision to represent himself after parting ways with his agent.
- •Brandon Aiyuk calls 49ers a 'bum a-- team' on Instagram.
- •The team voided Aiyuk's guaranteed money for the 2026 season.
- •General manager John Lynch indicated Aiyuk's time with the team may be over.
- •Aiyuk announces he is representing himself after leaving his agent.
- •He has expressed a desire to join the Washington Commanders.
- 9:58 PMYahoo Sports — Brandon Aiyuk calls 49ers 'bum a-- team' among other barbs in latest rant
"Brandon Aiyuk still isn't referencing the 49ers by name, but he once again called out the team, and coach Kyle Shanahan, as he seeks his release.
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