Summary
The San Francisco 49ers will part ways with star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after he did not play during the 2025 season. Aiyuk had previously signed a contract extension but injuries and absences kept him from contributing to the team. The team's general manager and head coach confirmed Aiyuk's departure.
Key Facts
- The San Francisco 49ers lost 41-6 to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, ending their season.
- Brandon Aiyuk, a star wide receiver, did not play in 2025 due to injuries.
- The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list in December after he was absent from the team for a month.
- General manager John Lynch confirmed Aiyuk has played his last game for the 49ers.
- Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August 2024.
- Aiyuk was a first-round draft pick in 2020 and recorded 294 receptions, 4,305 yards, and 25 touchdowns in his career with the 49ers.
- He had two consecutive seasons of over 1,000 receiving yards in 2022 and 2023.
