League executives are recalibrating their approach to the Brandon Aiyuk saga as the San Francisco 49ers signal they will not move the receiver until after June 1. The timing gives rival teams a narrow window to evaluate a draft‑pick offer while the veteran sits on the roster.
Looking at the tape, Aiyuk missed every snap last season and is still nursing a knee issue, according to two rival executives quoted by Bleacher Report. The report notes the Niners can wait to cut him until his Week 1 salary becomes due, allowing them to avoid dead‑money on the cap. Teams are therefore holding off, betting the 49ers will eventually release the player for a modest draft pick rather than a cash transaction. The insider adds that communication with Aiyuk has been sparse, reinforcing the notion that the relationship is broken.
The waiting game could shift the June free‑agency landscape, prompting clubs to prioritize other targets while the 49ers weigh cap savings versus draft value. For complete coverage, see Brandon Aiyuk Likely to Remain Untradeable as 49ers Eye June Cut.
