Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers after vow

Brandon Aiyuk returns to 49ers

Brandon Aiyuk broke his promise to never work with the 49ers again by showing up at their business offices.

“Brandon is here to meet with the team”

Aiyuk's NFL status

Aiyuk has been on the 49ers' reserve/left squad list for 11 months after tearing three knee ligaments in October 2024.

Aiyuk's reinstatement claim

Aiyuk said he is feeling 100% healthy and ready to get reinstated into the NFL.

“I’m feeling great, feeling healthy. It was a long recovery process, a long rehab process. But I’m back to 100% and looking to get reinstated into the National Football League.”

49ers' $13m demand

The 49ers want Aiyuk to repay $13 million of the $23 million signing bonus from their 2024 contract.

Aiyuk's social media insults

Aiyuk called the 49ers 'female dogs', their GM John Lynch 'a creep', and coach Kyle Shanahan 'temperament of a toddler'.

“He called the 49ers 'female dogs' and their GM John Lynch 'a creep', accused coach Kyle Shanahan of having the 'temperament of a toddler', and said the team was 'stupid' for paying him nearly $50 million over just eight months.”

Aiyuk's vow broken

Aiyuk broke his promise to never do business with the 49ers by meeting with their legal team at their business offices.

“Brandon is here to meet with the team”

49ers' legal strategy

The NFL Management Council is helping the 49ers seek $13 million from Aiyuk's signing bonus.

49ers' stance

The 49ers will not reinstate Aiyuk until the $13 million repayment is resolved.

“My job is to look out for the best interests of the 49ers”