49ers open camp without Brandon Aiyuk in their plans

He remains on the reserve/left squad list.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 251 min read

While the 49ers haven't officially cut ties with WR Brandon Aiyuk, they're opening this year's training camp as though t Via @ESPNNFL on X

What happened: San Francisco has not formally cut ties with Aiyuk. General manager John Lynch declined to expand on his status, saying his focus is on players in camp.

Why it matters: The impasse has outlasted Lynch's April invitation for trade calls. San Francisco retains Aiyuk's rights while building its roster for the 2026 season.

By the numbers: Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension in 2024; San Francisco later voided $27 million in 2026 guarantees.

What to watch: A trade, release or reinstatement would mark the next formal change.

Sources

@ESPNNFL 2026-07-25T22:45:28.347371+00:00

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