Mark Schlereth criticizes Brandon Aiyuk's attitude ahead of 2026 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk is expected to depart the San Francisco 49ers before the 2026 season begins. The team voided the guarantees in his contract after issues with his recovery from an ACL injury and a lack of communication that led to a missed season. Former Super Bowl champion Mark Schlereth publicly condemned Aiyuk, expressing serious doubts about his fit on any team due to perceived selfish behavior. Schlereth stated that he would not want Aiyuk on his roster, a sentiment that may resonate within the 49ers' decision-making process as they prepare for the upcoming season.
- •49ers plan to part ways with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk before Week 1.
- •San Francisco voided Aiyuk's contract guarantees due to injury recovery issues.
- •Mark Schlereth criticized Aiyuk's attitude and behavior on a radio show.
- •Aiyuk missed the entire previous season and stopped communicating with the team.
- •Schlereth's remarks highlight concerns about Aiyuk's fit in a locker room.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — 3-time Super Bowl champ destroys Brandon Aiyuk: 'You can't fix stupid'
"The San Francisco 49ers will be moving on from Brandon Aiyuk before the start of the 2026 season, and one former champion is eviscerating the wideout.
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