NFL Player Brandon Aiyuk Reportedly Owes 49ers Approximately $13 Million in Bonuses
The NFL has informed receiver Brandon Aiyuk that he owes the San Francisco 49ers approximately $13 million in previously received bonuses as he attempts to be reinstated to the team's roster.
Tyler Longview, TX, November 6, 2026 — Brandon Aiyuk, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, has been informed by the NFL that he is required to repay approximately $13 million in bonuses he had previously received. This financial obligation is reportedly linked to his efforts to be reinstated to the team’s roster.
The specifics surrounding the contract clauses that triggered this repayment requirement and the exact reasons for Aiyuk’s current roster status were not detailed in the information provided. The sum of $13 million represents a significant amount of previously earned bonus money that the team is seeking to recoup from the player.
Aiyuk’s situation involves an attempt to rejoin the 49ers’ active roster. The NFL’s communication to Aiyuk indicates a formal process is underway regarding his contract and financial standing with the team. Further details regarding the nature of the bonuses, the terms of Aiyuk’s contract, or the timeline for his potential reinstatement were not made available.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.ketk.com, see more information here.
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