Brandon Aiyuk still out two years after $120M extension

49ers are 5-0 without him entering Week 6

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Two years ago, Brandon Aiyuk was an All-Pro receiver who signed a $120M extension after helping fuel a 49ers Super Bowl Via @TheAthletic on X

What happened: Brandon Aiyuk earned All-Pro honors and signed a $120M extension after fueling San Francisco's Super Bowl run two years ago. The former No. 25 overall pick in 2020 out of Arizona State has not played an NFL game since 2024.

Why it matters: San Francisco opened camp without Aiyuk in its receiver plans for 2026. The unresolved absence leaves a franchise-level commitment on the books as the trade deadline approaches.

By the numbers: No. 25 overall in 2020 (Arizona State); $120M extension after All-Pro season; last NFL game in 2024; 49ers 5-0 in 2026 regular season.

What to watch: The deadline will clarify whether San Francisco holds, moves or settles his roster status.

Sources

@TheAthletic 2026-10-16T15:51:41.002452+00:00

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