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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 been posting social media rants about his toxic situation in the Bay Area, made perhaps his most explosive video yet, where he claims Shanahan, regarded as one of the best coaches in the NFL, has “got a temperament of a f—ing toddler.”
“We is not cool,” Aiyuk said about his relationship with the Niners. “We won’t be cool and I will never be stepping in that building except on Oct. 19.”
Why Oct. 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 they remain good friends today.
But Aiyuk, this time posting the video on YouTube, said that he’s 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, and this time he claims that he showed up unannounced at his home. He said he saw on his home security camera that a “big old white boy. White man. Former NFL safety” arrived 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 desire destination, but whether he ultimately joins them in the NFC East is still up for debate.
Aiyuk has demanded the 49ers cut him, which seems to be the inevitable situation here. However, Lynch and the Niners have been holding out 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 didn’t 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 cappin’, tell them boys cut me today and I’ll sign with the Commanders tomorrow. We’ll see who’s cappin’,” Aiyuk said in another video.
It seems a bit more complicated than what Aiyuk hopes for, though. First of all, the 49ers placed him on the Reserve/Left Squad list back in December after not reporting to the team facility for his rehab. Aiyuk needs to file paperwork for reinstatement, per ESPN, and the 49ers do not have to release him until he does so.
Firing his agent, Ryan Williams of Athletes First, likely adds to the fact that Aiyuk remains in NFL limbo.
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Aiyuk began speaking out about his frustration with San Francisco earlier this month, including videos where he called the 49ers “dumb” and “stupid” for giving him his extension. He also claims the team is scared to release him because of how he might 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.
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