Brandon Aiyuk is a Quitter! Pick #25, 2020 NFL Draft | Page 1558

Originally posted by GoreGoreGore:

Originally posted by billbird2111:

Originally posted by JaggedJ:

Originally posted by jed_X:
The guy is really not costing the team any cap space and a spot if we hold on to him right?

Just cut him and move on.

Could a "kiss and make up" reunion be in the works?

There's an old saying in Tennessee—I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee—that says, 'Fool me once, shame on...shame on you.' Fool me—you can't get fooled again.

Mar 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM

#23361

NYniner85
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Originally posted by Afrikan:
eh one month.

They don't have to do s**t until June. They don't need a pick for the 2026 draft for BA.

Mar 11, 2026 at 6:01 PM

#23362

Lurker
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No hurry. Let him stew. And if he wants to be released/traded so he can go to a particular team say, "okay, give us back some of that money from last season."

Mar 11, 2026 at 6:26 PM

#23363

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I don't care where he goes or what we get, I just want him to suffer the longest and having him on our roster the longest we can without losing anything just so he can't get on with another team to start his career again pleases me. I am that petty at times.

Mar 11, 2026 at 6:30 PM

#23364

pd24
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Originally posted by Afrikan:

Originally posted by Chance:

Originally posted by Afrikan:
sorry to the folks who want to string him along...

it doesn't seem like it.

With the new league year set to begin today, the #49ers plan to release WR Brandon Aiyuk. Could happen as soon as today, but certainly soon. Washington is the most likely landing spot for Aiyuk, probably on a one-year prove it deal.

SF is expected to use post June 1 designation,…
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) March 11, 2026

Unfortunate timing on your part, Schefter just reported we've no plans to cut him anytime soon.

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eh one month.

So looks like you were wrong. They are planning to string him a long while teams spend their money.

Mar 11, 2026 at 6:37 PM

#23365

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Aiyuk left the team and he needs to be the one to initiate anything that benefits him. At the moment, doing nothing suits the Niners.

Mar 11, 2026 at 9:16 PM

#23366

pillageDatazz
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She don't curr bout nuffin

Mar 11, 2026 at 9:20 PM

#23367

49HD87
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How did the 49ers get here with BA? Anyone know the full story?

Mar 11, 2026 at 9:26 PM

#23368

dj43
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Originally posted by Lurker:
Aiyuk left the team and he needs to be the one to initiate anything that benefits him. At the moment, doing nothing suits the Niners.

Given how much the 49ers invested in him, it is reasonable that the FO would want to seek maximum benefit, whatever that may be, for sending him away. It isn't about revenge. Far from it. It is about minimizing the loss.

Mar 11, 2026 at 9:29 PM

#23369

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Originally posted by Yeti:

Originally posted by DonnieDarko:
idc where he goes, just hopefully we get something in return

He's not worth anything

Yeah and not worth losing between $15M-$20M in cap room when we can either use it on FAs or carry it over into 2027.

Mar 11, 2026 at 9:30 PM

#23370

Chance
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Originally posted by dj43:

Originally posted by Lurker:
Aiyuk left the team and he needs to be the one to initiate anything that benefits him. At the moment, doing nothing suits the Niners.

Given how much the 49ers invested in him, it is reasonable that the FO would want to seek maximum benefit, whatever that may be, for sending him away. It isn't about revenge. Far from it. It is about minimizing the loss.

Yup, just best business practice. BA burned any goodwill teams will often extend to players who are potential cuts. FO is under no obligation to do BA a solid. This is what happens when you find a stranger in the Alps.