Brandon Aiyuk Blasts 49ers in 90-Second Video as $120 Million Deal Unravels
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Updated · NFL.com · Jun 7
Brandon Aiyuk Blasts 49ers in 90-Second Video as $120 Million Deal Unravels
3 articles · Updated · NFL.com · Jun 7
Summary
Brandon Aiyuk used a 90-second Instagram video Sunday to call the 49ers "little-ass boys" and accuse the team of "running from the bill" in his first public comments since being placed on the reserve/left squad list in December.
The outburst lands amid a long-running split over his future: San Francisco signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million extension in 2024, later explored trade options, and GM John Lynch said in January it was "safe to say" he would not play for the team again.
Money remains central to the standoff. The 49ers voided Aiyuk's 2026 guarantees, would have taken $29.6 million in dead money in a pre-June 1 trade, and now would face $8.3 million after June 1 or save $6.3 million by cutting him.
Aiyuk, 28, has not played since tearing his ACL in Week 7 of the 2024 season, and his latest post came days after Santa Clara County issued a misdemeanor arrest warrant tied to a December speeding video showing him driving above 100 mph.