San Francisco 49ers Confirm Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk No Longer on Roster
General manager John Lynch said Brandon Aiyuk is on a left‑squad designation and is not on the 90‑man roster, stating the team will focus on players who are present and wishing Aiyuk and his family well. Aiyuk has not reported to the team’s training facility since December and was placed on the reserve/left‑team list after suffering a torn ACL and MCL on Oct. 20, 2024. The franchise voided his future financial guarantees, estimated at $27‑30 million, after the injury and subsequent disputes over his rehabilitation and social‑media comments. No trade has materialized; the 49ers said they are evaluating free‑agent and draft options to replace him as they move forward without Aiyuk.
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Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The 49ers wish Brandon Aiyuk and his family well (Authentic)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The team will consider free agents and the draft to address the receiver position (Authentic)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 49ers voided Aiyuk's financial guarantees, wiping $27‑30 million in future guarantees (Authentic)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Brandon Aiyuk is on a left squad designation and not on the 49ers' 90‑man roster (Authentic)
- [● 2 SOURCES] No trade involving Brandon Aiyuk has materialized (Authentic)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aiyuk suffered torn ACL and MCL injuries in October 2024 (Authentic)
- [● 3 SOURCES] GM John Lynch said the team will focus on players currently on the roster (Authentic)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aiyuk missed required rehab assignments leading to team frustration (Authentic)
- [● 2 SOURCES] No trade has materialized for Aiyuk; the 49ers are exploring free‑agent and draft options. (John Lynch)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Aiyuk has been on the reserve/left‑team list since December 2024. (team statement)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 49ers voided Aiyuk’s future financial guarantees worth $27‑30 million. (team financial report)
- [● 2 SOURCES] Aiyuk publicly criticized the 49ers on social media. (media reports)