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NFL Handbook Allows Delaying Aiyuk's Reinstatement
NFL can delay Brandon Aiyuk's return from reserve list until he pays $13m to 49ers.
In brief
NFL can delay Brandon Aiyuk's return from reserve list until he pays $13m to 49ers. NFL may delay Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement until he repays $13 million to 49ers. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Player Personnel Handbook
The NFL's Player Personnel Handbook states reinstatement from reserve/left squad list requires Commissioner approval.
“A player on Reserve/Left Squad must apply to the Commissioner for reinstatement to his club’s Active List”
Reinstatement Rules
Players can't be reinstated in the same season they're placed on reserve/left squad.
“No player on Reserve/Left Squad shall be reinstated in the same season in which he is placed on Reserve”
Aiyuk's Situation
Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at business offices to discuss reinstatement.
“Brandon Aiyuk plans to meet with 49ers at team’s business offices, not team facility”
Commissioner's Delay
Commissioner has delayed Aiyuk's reinstatement since October 27.
“The commissioner has dragged his feet since october 27”
49ers' Demand
49ers want Aiyuk to repay $13 million in bonus money before reinstatement.
“the 49ers believe aiyuk has incurred through his prior default under his contract”
NFLPA Silence
NFL Players Association has not commented on the situation.
“The nfl players association has remained silent throughout the process”
Management Rights
NFL can delay reinstatement under 'management rights' clause.
“the league has previously not delayed reinstatement for whatever reason”
Legal Challenge
Aiyuk may need to legally challenge 49ers' demand for $13 million repayment.
“the question is whether aiyuk and/or the nflpa can come up with a legal argument”
In short
NFL may delay Brandon Aiyuk's reinstatement until he repays $13 million to 49ers.
