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NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes the 49ers about $13M, AP source says

Compiled Nov 6

NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes the 49ers about $13 million, AP source says
NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes the 49ers about $13 million, AP source says · Photo: The Associated Press
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What happened

The NFL told Brandon Aiyuk he needs to repay the San Francisco 49ers about $13 million in previously received bonuses

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The detail

Aiyuk's new agent Drew Rosenhaus said Aiyuk submitted paperwork to the NFL to get reinstated and planned to report to the 49ers on Friday

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The detail

The league sent Aiyuk and the NFLPA a letter Thursday stating he owes the money based on bonuses paid after signing a four-year, $120 million extension before the 2024 season

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The detail

49ers GM John Lynch called it a 'unique' situation the team is trying to work through with the NFL management council

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How it unfolded

Just before the start of the 2024 season: Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million extension with the 49ers · October 2024: Aiyuk suffered a knee injury during a game · Last summer: The 49ers voided $27 million guaranteed in Aiyuk's 2026 contract for missing meetings and team activities during his rehab · Late last season: Aiyuk left the 49ers and was placed on the reserve/left squad list · Earlier this week: New agent Drew Rosenhaus said Aiyuk submitted paperwork to the NFL seeking reinstatement · Thursday: The NFL sent Aiyuk and the NFLPA a letter saying he owes the 49ers about $13 million

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Still unresolved

The letter from the NFL was not released, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity

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