Brandon Aiyuk called out by former All-Pro wide receiver amid 49ers drama

The San Francisco 49ers will begin the 2026 season without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 28-year-old has likely played his final snap for the 49ers after months of publicly criticizing the team in wild social media rants.
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The San Francisco 49ers will begin the 2026 season without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 28-year-old has likely played his final snap for the 49ers after months of publicly criticizing the team in wild social media rants. Aiyuk is on the Left Squad List, which means he remains on the team but doesn’t count against roster space or receive pay. Former All-Pro wide receiver Steve Smith Sr.
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- The San Francisco 49ers will begin the 2026 season without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 28-year-old has likely played his final snap for the 49ers after months of publicly criticizing the team in wild social media rants.
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Brandon Aiyuk called out by former All-Pro wide receiver amid 49ers drama
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