How Contract Demands Gave Brandon Aiyuk Veto Power Over 49ers Trade Options

The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have been stuck in an ugly standoff for over a year. Even with the 2026 league year open and Aiyuk’s release expected, a trade has not happened, and ESPN’s Nick Wagoner says there is a clear reason for that.

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