Brandon Aiyuk has officially waved the white flag in his contract dispute with the San Francisco 49ers , a move that all but guarantees his exit. The wide receiver has taken a final call about his $120 million contract despite signing an extension in 2024.

“The 49ers, sources say, responded by voiding the guaranteed money in Aiyuk’s contract for 2026, asserting that the absences amounted to a failure to fulfill his contractual obligations,” The Athletic’s Dianna Russini and Michael Silver revealed. “Aiyuk, according to multiple league sources, told NFL Players Association representatives that he did not want to fight the move via an official grievance. That would clear the way for his expected release at season’s end.”

Instead of pushing back, Aiyuk chose not to contest the 49ers’

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