Wide receiver says he will sign with another team if released

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk posted two videos on Instagram on Wednesday stating that he would sign with another team the day after any release by the San Francisco 49ers. In the first video, Aiyuk held a football displaying the logo of the other team and added text calling it the best team in the league.

The second video contained his direct statement that he would sign elsewhere if released. The 49ers signed Aiyuk to a four-year, $120 million contract extension in August 2024. General manager John Lynch said in January that it was safe to say Aiyuk had played his last snap with the team.

Contract and trade status The team has retained Aiyuk under contract while attempting to find a trade partner. Veterans are scheduled to report to training camp on July 25, and a decision on his status could come around that date. Aiyuk has posted multiple videos on social media expressing frustration with the 49ers.

In early June he called the team dumb and stupid for paying him and suggested officials were reluctant to release him. He has also posted photos of himself wearing a hat associated with the other team and follows its quarterback, his former Arizona State teammate, on Instagram.