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Forty-Niners-Aiyuk Saga: A Mismanaged Contract & Distraction

The San Francisco Forty-Niners and wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk have reached a breaking point, with Aiyuk placed on the reserve-left squad list and set to be off the teams roster by March 2026. The team and Aiyuk have had a long and difficult relationship, with both parties sharing blame for the situation. The Forty-Niners contract extension for Aiyuk in 2024 has been criticized as a mistake, and NFL insider Albert Breer suggests the team should have seen warning signs during their relationship with Aiyuk.

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