"For now, the only deadline is Sept. 1, when [Brandon] Aiyuk has a $24.935 million option bonus due. The 49ers would prefer to move on from Aiyuk long before then, but with that date so far out, it at least gives them flexibility."
"The Niners don't need the minimal 2026 cap space that releasing Aiyuk would create, so they're incentivized to hold on to him in case a team wants to make a trade offer."
"Aiyuk's cap hits are enormous over the final two years of his deal. His injury problems are well-documented. Even though the Niners are not without blame, his actions in recent months have also come under fire."
The San Francisco 49ers and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have not communicated since November, leading to speculation about a potential trade. General manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan express bitterness over the situation, indicating no rush to resolve it unless a trade suitor emerges. The key deadline is September 1, when Aiyuk's option bonus is due. The 49ers prefer to resolve the issue before then but are willing to wait for a trade offer, despite Aiyuk's significant cap hits and injury history.
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