Brandon Aiyuk: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 11

49ers' John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk's status: 'Nothing to add there'

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday and was asked for an update on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Commanders Viewed As Strong Potential Landing Spot In 2026 For WR Brandon Aiyuk

Per ESPN’s Dan Graziano and Jeremy Fowler, the Commanders are viewed in league circles as a strong potential landing spot for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk this offseason. Aiyuk played with Commanders QB Jayden Daniels at Arizona State and the two are close.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 8

49ers' John Lynch addresses futures of Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined The TK Show with Tim Kawakami and discussed the futures of two key players—Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

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San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 6

What the 49ers can do to drastically improve their Super Bowl chances

The 49ers aren't out of moves. Sure, the trade deadline passed more than a month ago, and the 49ers didn't do anything at that time. Now, they probably regret doing nothing, considering they're 9-4.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 6

Why it was Initially Sensible for the 49ers to Extend Brandon Aiyuk

Looking back on it, the San Francisco 49ers made a mistake in extending Brandon Aiyuk. Just look at how it's played out. The 49ers are going to release Aiyuk after the season, and all they got from it was a headache, seven games played, 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 5

49ers great Steve Young doesn't mince words on 'terrible' Brandon Aiyuk drama

As if the injury-plagued 2025 campaign weren't difficult enough, the San Francisco 49ers are now navigating a troubling Brandon Aiyuk situation. The wide receiver continues to rehab from the ACL and MCL injuries he suffered last season.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 4

49ers insider confirms past effort to land George Pickens in Brandon Aiyuk trade

The San Francisco 49ers have overcome numerous injury obstacles to stay in the thick of the playoff race at 9-4. However, the team remains extremely thin at wideout.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 4

NFL insider links 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to Commanders

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk may be nearing the end of his tenure in the Bay Area. That became a growing assumption after news broke of the team voiding his 2026 guaranteed salary—a move that still hasn't been fully explained.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 4

Report: 49ers Wanted George Pickens From Steelers In Potential Brandon Aiyuk Trade

Per David Lombardi, the 49ers wanted WR George Pickens from the Steelers in a potential trade for WR Brandon Aiyuk during the 2024 offseason. Lombardi mentions that Pittsburgh wasn’t willing to move Pickens at the time, and Aiyuk’s contract was already finalized when Pickens was moved to Dallas in May 2025.

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Carolina Panthers News / Bleacher Report / December 4

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NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 3

NFC Notes: Brandon Aiyuk, Leonard Williams, 49ers, Rams, Seahawks

49ers GM John Lynch and HC Kyle Shanahan were both asked if they expect WR Brandon Aiyuk to return this season, as it appears the two sides are headed towards a nasty divorce.

NFL News / Washington Commanders on SI / December 3

Chatter of 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk joining Commanders continues to grow

The Washington Commanders came so close to getting back into the win column against the Denver Broncos, who are one of the NFL's top contenders, but dropped the contest in overtime to bring them to 3-9 on the season.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 3

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares 'hopeful' Brandon Aiyuk update

Aiyuk still hasn't returned to the field after a season-ending injury he suffered in 2024.

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFL Analysis Network / December 2

San Francisco’s biggest opponent isn’t on the schedule, it’s inside the 49ers’ own building

The 49ers didn’t lose their scheme. They lost their connection. Kyle Shanahan’s system still works, but the culture around it has stopped listening. The plays look sharp.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 2

Niners' Brandon Aiyuk predicted to join NFC East team

Brandon Aiyuk's tenure with the San Francisco 49ers has been pretty tumultuous lately. Could it lead him to a new home in 2026?

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 2

49ers Not Sure Brandon Aiyuk Playing In 2026 Is ‘Realistic,’ But Remain ‘Hopeful’

49ers GM John Lynch has fielded weekly questions about the status of WR Brandon Aiyuk, who remains on the PUP list from last year’s torn ACL injury. Lynch

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 29

The real reason the 49ers seem to want to cut ties with Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk debacle gets stranger by the week. We know the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk's guarantees in July and he hasn't filed a grievance with the NFL Players Association about it, which means he probably did whatever the 49ers claim he did.

San Francisco 49ers News / Larry Brown Sports / November 27

Report: Brandon Aiyuk missed rehab appointments with 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers have voided a significant portion of the guaranteed money on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s contract, and some new information has surfaced about what led to that decision.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / November 26

Latest tidbit gives the 49ers exactly what they’re hoping for as the Brandon Aiyuk saga finally shows signs of turning their way

When the San Francisco 49ers decided to void Brandon Aiyuk's future contract guarantees, it became evident that both sides are likely bound to go separate ways soon.

NFL News / Steeler Nation / November 24

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San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 23

49ers Think Brandon Aiyuk Is Close To Being Physically Cleared To Play

According to Mike Garafolo, the 49ers think WR Brandon Aiyuk is getting close to receiving physical clearance from the medical team to be able to play. Garafolo confirmed the report from the Athletic that San Francisco voided Aiyuk’s guarantees next year for not fulfilling his obligations with meetings and team activities.