HH. BREAKING: Brandon Aiyuk’s contract standoff has officially erupted into full-scale warfare — the 49ers star is taking his fight straight to the NFLPA, accusing San Francisco of illegally stripping $1.69 million in guaranteed salary, igniting the most explosive front-office crisis the franchise has faced in years.
SAN FRANCISCO, California – A fresh wave of drama has erupted inside the San Francisco 49ers organization as star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has officially filed a complaint with the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), accusing the team of illegally canceling guaranteed salary from his contract for the 2026 season.
This bold move comes in response to a recent contract adjustment by the team, which reportedly wiped out $1.69 million in guaranteed money due to Aiyuk’s ongoing injury status. The NFL community was already buzzing over the legality of the move, and now the battle is entering formal arbitration.
“I gave everything to this team, and now they want to toss me aside like damaged goods? No. I’m fighting this,” a source close to Aiyuk reportedly said after the complaint was filed.
⚖️ What’s the Complaint and Why Is It Serious?
Aiyuk claims the 49ers violated the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) by unilaterally removing guaranteed salary without proper justification. Under NFL rules, injury guarantees cannot be voided unless the player blatantly violates team conduct policies or fails to follow medical protocols.
The NFLPA has accepted the case and is preparing to bring it to independent arbitration, where both Aiyuk’s camp and the 49ers will have to present contractual documents, evidence, and testimonies to support their sides.
🧨 What If Aiyuk Wins?
• The 49ers would be forced to restore the full guaranteed amount
• The team could face additional penalties for violating CBA rules
• Their reputation with future free agents and current players could suffer
If the 49ers win the case, Aiyuk would lose his right to that guaranteed money and may face release with no compensation.
🔥 Tensions Are Boiling in the Locker Room
The situation is reportedly causing internal division within the team, as some of Aiyuk’s teammates are said to support him behind closed doors, while the coaching staff has declined to comment publicly.
It’s a shocking twist considering Aiyuk signed a contract extension worth over $120 million in 2024 and was once seen as the future face of the offense. Following a major knee injury, his relationship with the franchise has clearly deteriorated.
👀 What Are Fans Saying?
On X (Twitter), the hashtag #JusticeForAiyuk has started trending, with fans blasting the team for what they perceive as betrayal.
“What the 49ers are doing to Aiyuk is cold. If they can do it to him, they can do it to anyone,” one fan account posted.
