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Assessing whether 49ers are winners or losers after Brandon Aiyuk news

The San Francisco 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk will go their separate ways this season. Aiyuk is going to allow the 49ers to void his guaranteed money, taking any future considerations away and making it easy for the team to release him.

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49ers drama deepens: Brandon Aiyuk's contract void signals looming divorce

Dianna Russini and Michael Silver of The Athletic sent shockwaves through San Francisco 49ers circles on Friday with a report that the team voided more than $25 million in 2026 guarantees from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's contract—effectively setting the stage for a breakup.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 22

49ers vs. Panthers in Week 12: How They Match Up Statistically

The San Francisco 49ers are trying to keep pace in the NFC West as they look to improve their record to 8-4. To do that, they'll need a win against the Carolina Panthers at Levi's Stadium on Monday night.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Field Level Media / November 22

Report: 49ers void Brandon Aiyuk's 2026 guarantees

The San Francisco 49ers voided the guaranteed money in wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's contract for 2026 during training camp, multiple outlets reported.

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The 'Active 300-passing-yard game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 300 yards through the air in a game 10 or more times?

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares positive Brock Purdy update ahead of crucial Panthers clash

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Friday, offering updates on quarterback Brock Purdy, who returned to action in Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

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Brandon Aiyuk News / Larry Brown Sports / November 21

49ers void Brandon Aiyuk’s $25 million guaranteed salary

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers appear to be finished with each other, with the relationship deteriorating to the point that the 49ers have voided Aiyuk’s guaranteed salary.

Brandon Aiyuk News / Yardbarker / November 22

Brandon Aiyuk's extension with 49ers looking like total flop

Brandon Aiyuk's contract extension with 49ers looking like a big misstep

The on-again, off-again relationship between the San Francisco 49ers and star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk appears to be off again.

Chiefs' Travis Kelce knows when he will answer the big question

Kelce has vulgar message for Chiefs amid dwindling playoff hopes

Josh Allen explains viral moment during Bills' loss to Texans

A.J. Brown has telling response to question about Jalen Hurts

Betting expert thinks Texans will miss playoffs despite elite defense: Is he wrong?

Sam LaPorta injury is huge loss for Lions, but not as bad as it seems

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

49ers void Brandon Aiyuk's guarantees, appear headed for split

The Athletic's Dianna Russini and Michael Silver report that the San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be nearing an inevitable split.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

Why the 49ers brought back Ricky Pearsall and Brock Purdy the same week

Ricky Pearsall's season has been a strange one. He started off hot. Had 108 yards Week 1 against the Seahawks and 117 yards Week 3 against the Cardinals.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 21

Why John Lynch expects 49ers' Ricky Pearsall to be impactful down the stretch

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall returned to action Sunday for the first time since suffering a PCL injury in Week 4. Against the Arizona Cardinals, the second-year wideout was targeted twice, finishing with one catch for zero yards.

Sincere McCormick News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 21

Cardinals Signing RB Sincere McCormick To Practice Squad

According to Aaron Wilson, the Cardinals are signing RB Sincere McCormick to their practice squad on Friday. Arizona hosted McCormick for a workout earlier today and was impressed enough to quickly sign him. McCormick, 25, was a three-year starter at UTSA and was the CUSA Offensive Player of the Year.

Robert Saleh News / Pro Football Rumors / November 21

Robert Saleh expected to draw HC interest

49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh is expected to draw head coaching interest during this offseason’s hiring cycle.

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / November 20

49ers can't escape injury bug with LB set to miss multiple games

Even the 49ers’ injury replacements are getting hurt.

20 NFL players who were one-season wonders

The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 19

49ers Re-Signed LB Stone Blanton To Practice Squad

The San Francisco 49ers announced they have re-signed LB Stone Blanton to the practice squad. San Francisco’s practice squad now includes: CB Eli Apple