Brandon Aiyuk Refuses 49ers Reinstatement, Accuses Team of Lying Over July Guarantee Void
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Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 7
Brandon Aiyuk Refuses 49ers Reinstatement, Accuses Team of Lying Over July Guarantee Void
3 articles · Updated · Bleacher Report · Jul 7
Summary
Brandon Aiyuk said on Instagram he will not seek reinstatement with the 49ers, escalating his push to leave the team.
July is the key dispute: Aiyuk says San Francisco acted then to void his guarantees during his ACL and MCL rehab, but let the move surface publicly only in November.
Kyle Shanahan said on Nov. 22 that the guarantee issue had been addressed in July, while Aiyuk missed the entire 2025 season recovering from the knee injuries.
John Lynch said in January that Aiyuk had likely played his last snap for the 49ers, and the receiver has since pressed for a trade or release as his exit remains unresolved.