San Francisco 49ers broad receiver Brandon Aiyuk could have already performed his final sport with the group. Aiyuk was anticipated to return to the sector in some unspecified time in the future this season after recovering from a devastating knee damage suffered final 12 months, however because the season begins to wind down, issues have solely gotten extra murky.
In keeping with ESPN and The Athletic, San Francisco voided Aiyuk’s assured cash for the 2026 season throughout coaching camp for not assembly the necessities of his contract extensions signed in August 2024, value $120 million over 4 years. Aiyuk’s contract included an choice bonus value $24.935 million, which initially turned assured on April 1, however is now void. It is unclear if the 49ers pays his $1.215 million base wage and bonuses for exercises and per-game appearances.
Aiyuk has been lacking from the gridiron since struggling a proper knee damage in October 2024. He tore his ACL, MCL and meniscus towards the Kansas Metropolis Chiefs in Week 7 final season. The group had initially hoped to get him again to apply round midseason. nevertheless, the clock is winding down with six regular-season video games left.
“Brandon’s simply week-to-week,” Niners coach Kyle Shanahan informed reporters on Monday. “When he had such an enormous damage like that, simply ready till he’s absolutely snug to come back up and begin practising.”
