Brandon Aiyuk’s future is squarely in limbo right now. So after June 1 is when the 49ers can save about $20 million on the cap if they were to cut him. I talked to two rival executives that believe he’s simply untradeable right now.
It’s just because of the knee issue. He didn’t play all year. He’s kind of ghosted the 49ers at times. They haven’t really had a lot of communication with him. Then you’ve got the contract.
If he is released at some point this summer, the 49ers have a clear runway where they can save about $20 million on the cap. There will be interest at that point. Maybe they can salvage a trade. Probably not is my feeling right now.
