49ers Expected to Release Wide Receiver Brandon Aiyuk

The San Francisco 49ers are expected to release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, likely using a post-June 1 designation. The move will result in $8.3 million in dead cap from 2026 through 2028 but will provide significant cap savings of $33.1 million in 2027 and $34.9 million in 2028. Aiyuk, who is recovering from a knee injury, is expected to draw interest from teams like the Washington Commanders, where he would likely reunite with former teammate Jayden Daniels.