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Brandon Aiyuk’s 49ers Exit Faces $13M Twist Ahead of WR’s Return to Facility

For a good part of this offseason, Brandon Aiyuk made it clear he wasn’t done with football. He has also made it very apparent that he does not want to continue with the San Francisco 49ers, who still have him…

By Arundhoti Palit · Essentially Sports

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 12:15 PM

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Brandon Aiyuk reportedly owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture as he seeks his release.
Aiyuk filed for reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list and intends to report to the team facility.
The NFL Management Council and NFLPA are involved to either reach a repayment agreement or head to arbitration.

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk faces a $13 million bonus forfeiture complication as he seeks his release from the team. Aiyuk filed for reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team facility on Friday. According to NFL insider Tom Pelissero, the NFL Management Council and the NFLPA are working to resolve whether the money will be repaid or sent to arbitration.

Aiyuk was placed on the reserve list last December after halting communication and rehab following serious knee injuries in 2024. Head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch indicated the franchise has mentally moved on, with Lynch stating the team is working with the league to navigate the unique situation.

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Brandon Aiyuk’s 49ers Exit Faces $13M Twist Ahead of WR’s Return to Facility

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