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NFL·BREAKING·November 6, 2026 05:48 PM ET

Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers meet Friday to resolve roster standoff

Receiver faces roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture

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What happened: San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is scheduled to meet with team officials on Friday in an effort to resolve their ongoing standoff. Head coach Kyle Shanahan dismissed questions regarding Aiyuk's status, stating the receiver is not on his mind. Aiyuk remains sidelined while both sides work toward an agreement.

Why it matters: The meeting comes ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 10 at 4 p.m. ET, with Aiyuk viewed as a potential trade piece. Securing an outright release remains complicated by roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture owed to the team. San Francisco leads the NFC West at 6-1 despite a 20-29 loss at Atlanta in its last outing.

By the numbers: Aiyuk caught 25 passes for 374 yards in 7 games last season (2024) with San Francisco. The 49ers are 6-1 through 7 games in 2026.

What to watch: The 49ers have until Tuesday's 4 p.m. ET trade deadline to finalize a deal or determine Aiyuk's roster status for the remainder of the season.

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