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San Francisco 49ers General manager John Lynch previously noted that it’s “safe to say” that Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the team is over, and George Kittle is apparently happy about that.
The rift between Aiyuk and the 49ers has been going on for nearly a full year now, after the team voided the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his extension. The 49ers did so after Aiyuk did not participate in rehab sessions for a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus he suffered in his right knee during the 2024 season, from which he still has not returned.
The Niners have been looking for a trade partner, but nothing has materialized yet. However, Kittle wishes whoever gets him “good luck.”
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George Kittle and Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers stand on the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas before Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs on February 11, 2024. (Michael Zagaris/San Francisco 49ers/Getty Images)
“I used to make a habit of going out early in the morning before meets to watch him work out because he’d always be out there early and I’d see him go over 22 miles an hour and see him stop on a dime. He’s still got it, but it’s been eight months, so I don’t really know. You guys have fun with it I guess,” Kittle told Barddon Sports, the “PoParstool Sports” host in Washington. Commander’s fan.
The long rumor has it that Aiyuk and Commanders would eventually be a match. In a recent video on his Instagram story, Aiyuk was heard shouting, “Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!”
Aiyuk began talking about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers “stupid” and “stupid” for giving him his extension. He has also claimed that the team is afraid to release him because of how he could perform elsewhere in the league.
George Kittle of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with Brandon Aiyuk after scoring a 32-yard touchdown in the second quarter against the Green Bay Packers in the NFC Divisional Playoffs at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 20, 2024. (Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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Along with the video cheering on the Commanders, Aiyuk posted a photo of former Washington quarterback Mark Rypien cheering The Vince Lombardi Trophy after winning Super Bowl XXVI.
The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left tackle list back in December after he stopped showing up to the team facility.
Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines before the NFC Championship game against the Detroit Lions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Jan. 28, 2024. (Cooper Neill/Getty Images)
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Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards that season. He broke out with 1,342 yards on 75 receptions and seven touchdowns during the 2023 season for the 49ers, helping them reach the Super Bowl.
