San Francisco 49ers' Brandon Aiyuk deemed untradeable

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who missed the entire 2025 season while rehabbing a torn ACL and MCL, has been labeled “untradeable” by NFL executives. Aiyuk signed a four‑year, $120 million extension in 2024, but the 49ers voided the remaining guarantees after his injury and now face a roughly $25 million option bonus due in September, plus future salary obligations.

According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, two rival executives say Aiyuk’s knee issues, lack of recent play and strained communication with the team make a trade unlikely, and no club—including the Washington Commanders, once seen as a potential destination—shows interest unless he is released. The 49ers could free about $20 million in cap space by cutting him after the June 1 deadline, but a trade partner has not materialised. The team has added other receivers in free agency while Aiyuk remains on the roster pending a decision.

The situation highlights the challenges the 49ers face in managing a high‑cost contract tied to a player sidelined for over a year.