# 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.
- Title: Brandon Aiyuk likely cut by 4:00 p.m. ET · NBC Sports
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: NBC Sports — https://nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/brandon-aiyuk-likely-will-be-cut-by-4-00-p-m-et-today
- Published: 2026-11-10T17:05:51.424+00:00
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- Topics: san francisco 49ers, brandon aiyuk, nfl, player personnel manual, salary vesting, week 10, 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.
## Key takeaway

49ers likely cut Brandon Aiyuk by 4:00 p.m. ET today as his $1.52 million salary vests.