Brandon Aiyuk seeks 49ers release, must apply for reinstatement
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 5:34 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
In a development concerning Brandon Aiyuk, the receiver is looking for the San Francisco 49ers to release him, facilitating a signing with the Washington Commanders. Aiyuk remains on the reserve/left squad list and needs to apply for reinstatement with the league before he can participate. If he shows up for training camp and expresses readiness to work, the 49ers may part ways with him to avoid potential injuries that could force them to pay his non-guaranteed contract worth over $26 million for the upcoming season. Aiyuk's next steps involve submitting a petition for reinstatement and then reporting to the team.
- •Brandon Aiyuk wants the 49ers to release him.
- •He seeks to join the Washington Commanders.
- •Aiyuk must apply for reinstatement to proceed.
- •49ers may cut him to avoid injury costs.
- •His contract worth over $26 million is non-guaranteed.
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Before Brandon Aiyuk can force his release, he must apply for reinstatement
"It has become very well established that receiver Brandon Aiyuk wants the 49ers to release him, so that he can sign with the Commanders.
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