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Brandon Aiyuk likely cut by 4:00 p.m. ET
49ers may cut Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today after salary vesting.
In brief
49ers may cut Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today after salary vesting. 49ers likely cut Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today as his $1.52 million salary vests. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Aiyuk likely cut by 4:00 p.m. ET
The 49ers likely will release Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today.
Salary vesting issue
Official NFL records show Aiyuk has a $13.75 million base salary for 2026 balance.
Salary vesting impact
If Aiyuk remains on roster at week 10 start, his $1.52 million salary vests.
Trade and release options
49ers cannot trade Aiyuk at $1.52 million and coach Shanahan doesn't want him in building.
Reinstatement deal
Aiyuk likely wired $6-7 million to 49ers before NFL reinstated him.
Next steps for Aiyuk
Aiyuk will seek new team after release, with no current team.
What matters most
49ers likely cut Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today as his $1.52 million salary vests.
