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Since07
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Originally posted by 49ers808:
I remember being told that the 49ers can't and won't do this. Wanted to release him asap……

It's up to Aiyuk if he wants to be released he'll have to report. That being said I don't think it's wise to have this looming large dead cap hit that can show up randomly. We have positioned our self pretty well if we play this game however
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Memphis9er
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If he doesn't show up to any of the preseason stuff, the Niners could put him on the Did Not Report List and void all of his 2026 salary, but still maintain his rights until his contract is up. I'm sure the NFLPA would pitch a fit, but this is a move they could make. The team has all of the leverage, and I would for sure do it if he failed to report.
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Since07
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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
If he doesn't show up to any of the preseason stuff, the Niners could put him on the Did Not Report List and void all of his 2026 salary, but still maintain his rights until his contract is up. I'm sure the NFLPA would pitch a fit, but this is a move they could make. The team has all of the leverage, and I would for sure do it if he failed to report.
If he doesn't show up at all I'm pretty sure his contract rolls over indefinitely.
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genus49
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Originally posted by Memphis9er:
If he doesn't show up to any of the preseason stuff, the Niners could put him on the Did Not Report List and void all of his 2026 salary, but still maintain his rights until his contract is up. I'm sure the NFLPA would pitch a fit, but this is a move they could make. The team has all of the leverage, and I would for sure do it if he failed to report.
I hope he's stupid enough to stay away for the mandatory stuff. His best chance to get bounced early is to show up and make things uncomfortable.
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49AllTheTime
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Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
I remember being told that the 49ers can't and won't do this. Wanted to release him asap……

It's up to Aiyuk if he wants to be released he'll have to report. That being said I don't think it's wise to have this looming large dead cap hit that can show up randomly. We have positioned our self pretty well if we play this game however
He can't show up and act like nothing happened. There's a reinstatement process. Almost like a retired player coming out of retirement to play
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9moon
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Originally posted by 49AllTheTime:
Originally posted by Since07:
Originally posted by 49ers808:
I remember being told that the 49ers can't and won't do this. Wanted to release him asap……

It's up to Aiyuk if he wants to be released he'll have to report. That being said I don't think it's wise to have this looming large dead cap hit that can show up randomly. We have positioned our self pretty well if we play this game however
He can't show up and act like nothing happened. There's a reinstatement process. Almost like a retired player coming out of retirement to play
WHY even give him another chance... he head not all in... let the dude go..