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The saga continues between wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers, this time with the polarizing star calling out the team’s GM and head coach.
Aiyuk, who has posted rants on social media about his toxic situation in the Bay Area, made perhaps his most explosive video yet, claiming that Shanahan, considered one of the best coaches in the NFL, has “got a temper like a f—ing toddler.”
“We’re not cool,” Aiyuk said of his relationship with the Niners. “We don’t want to be cool, and I don’t want to ever step foot in that building except on October 19.”
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk takes the field before the game against the Kansas City Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. (Cary Edmondson-Imagn Photos)
Why October 19 specifically? Well, Aiyuk hasn’t been shy about where he actually wants to play in the NFL – with the Washington Commanders. Aiyuk and Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels were college teammates at Arizona State and remain good friends today.
But Aiyuk, who this time posted the video on YouTube, said he fired his agent because he also represented 49ers GM John Lynch, though he didn’t specifically name Lynch during the video.
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Aiyuk hasn’t been shy about his displeasure with Lynch, this time claiming he showed up at his home unannounced. He said he saw on his security camera that a “big old white boy. White male. Former NFL safety” arrive at his home.
Once again, he refused to name Lynch in the video.
Prior to this video, Aiyuk posted on Instagram saying “Go Commanders! Raise Hail! Take Command!” He hasn’t blinked when it comes to his desired destination, but whether he ultimately joins them in the NFC East is still up for debate.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk catches the ball during warmups before the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington on October 10, 2024. (Steven Bisig/Imagn Images)
Aiyuk has demanded that the 49ers cut him, which seems to be the inevitable situation here. However, Lynch and the Niners have held off on doing so despite voiding the remaining guaranteed money he was owed on his four-year, $120 million 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.
“If I’m crazy or if I’m cutting, tell them the boys are cutting me today and I’ll sign with the commanders tomorrow. We’ll see who’s cutting,” Aiyuk said in another video.
However, it seems a bit more complicated than what Aiyuk hopes for. First of all, the 49ers placed him on the reserve/left tackle list back in December after failing to report to the team’s facility for his rehab. Aiyuk must submit paperwork for reinstatement, according to ESPN, and the 49ers don’t have to release him until he does.
Firing his agent, Ryan Williams of Athletes First, likely adds to the fact that Aiyuk remains in NFL limbo.
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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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 also claims the team is afraid to release him because of how he could perform elsewhere in the league.
Before getting injured in 2024, Aiyuk tallied 24 catches for 374 yards during 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.
