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NFL tells Brandon Aiyuk he owes the 49ers about $13M, AP source says
Compiled Nov 6

What happened
The NFL told Brandon Aiyuk he needs to repay the San Francisco 49ers about $13 million in previously received bonuses
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
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
The detail
49ers GM John Lynch called it a 'unique' situation the team is trying to work through with the NFL management council
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
Still unresolved
The letter from the NFL was not released, according to the person who spoke on condition of anonymity

