"The 49ers, as first reported Friday by The Athletic, have voided the $25 million bonus guaranteed for 2026 in Aiyuk's contract, which was contentiously hashed out prior to last season (four years, $120 million). That move signals Aiyuk's potential ouster next spring, and while that mutual adjustment happened months ago, Aiyuk continues to report for morning conditioning sessions at the team facility, according to a team source."
"Aiyuk, a 1,000-yard-plus receiver in 2022 and '23, has been recovering from last season's knee injury and doing so out of public sight the past two months. His 2026 option bonus of $24.9 million was guaranteed once he remained on the roster this past April. General manager John Lynch said last week the 49ers' intention is for Aiyuk to return this season, and the mercurial wide receiver indeed looked on track to do so as he shadowed practices through camp and September."
"Purdy said there was a big difference in how his right big toe felt after last Sunday's return compared to the aftermath of his Weeks 1 and 4 games. I'm extremely excited, and my body feels great, Purdy said Friday, after his second straight full participation in practice. To go back-to-back games and to try to win back-to-back will be huge. More than anything, it's a crucial time of the year getting toward the end of the season."
The 49ers voided the $24.9 million 2026 option bonus in Brandon Aiyuk's four-year, $120 million contract, signaling his potential departure next spring. Aiyuk has continued to report for morning conditioning and has been recovering from last season's extensive right-knee injury with multiple torn ligaments, which occurred on Oct. 20 nearly two months after he was traded to Pittsburgh. General manager John Lynch said the team's intention is for Aiyuk to return this season, and he shadowed practices through camp and September. Brock Purdy reported markedly improved toe health, practiced fully in back-to-back sessions, and the offense is nearly intact for upcoming games.
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