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Brandon Aiyuk Speeding Warrant
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk faces a misdemeanor arrest warrant for exhibition of speed after posting a video showing him driving at speeds exceeding 100 mph near Levi's Stadium in December 2024. The incident adds to ongoing complications with the team following his injury and contract disputes.
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2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
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Brandon Aiyuk earns second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 season
Brandon Aiyuk earned second-team All-Pro honors during the 2023 NFL season, accumulating 75 catches for 1,342 yards with seven touchdowns as he helped the 49ers reach the Super Bowl.
Brandon Aiyuk signs four-year, $120 million contract extension with 49ers
Brandon Aiyuk signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the San Francisco 49ers in August 2024, shortly before suffering his knee injury. The deal made him a key part of the team's future plans.
Brandon Aiyuk placed on reserve/left squad list
The San Francisco 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list after he stopped showing up to team activities late in the 2024 season while rehabilitating his knee injury.
Brandon Aiyuk issued arrest warrant for exhibition of speed
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed. The charge relates to a video Aiyuk posted on social media in December showing him driving a Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing at speeds exceeding 100 mph near Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The digital speedometer in the video showed the vehicle traveling as high as 111 mph.
49ers void guaranteed money in Brandon Aiyuk contract
The San Francisco 49ers voided $27 million in guaranteed money in Brandon Aiyuk's contract after he failed to participate in team rehabilitation sessions for a knee injury. The action followed Aiyuk's failure to show up to the Santa Clara facility to rehab his injured knee and his subsequent non-responsiveness to team staff.
49ers general manager says Brandon Aiyuk no longer factors into team's future
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch stated that Brandon Aiyuk no longer factors into the club's future despite being less than two years removed from signing his landmark contract. Lynch indicated the team is open to trading Aiyuk if an opportunity presents itself.
Brandon Aiyuk posts apology for speeding video
Brandon Aiyuk posted a public apology after the speeding video circulated, stating he would no longer post car content featuring speeding. In his apology, Aiyuk wrote about praying with his son and not wanting others to miss the opportunity to do the same with their loved ones.
Brandon Aiyuk suffers multiple knee injuries
Brandon Aiyuk tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL), medial collateral ligament (MCL), and meniscus in his right knee during an NFL game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2024. The injury has sidelined him since that date.
49ers draft Brandon Aiyuk in first round of 2020 NFL Draft
The San Francisco 49ers selected Brandon Aiyuk in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft from Arizona State University, making him one of the team's two first-round picks that year.
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NFL Player Faces Warrant After Speeding Incident in California
NFL player Brandon Aiyuk issued arrest warrant for speeding exhibition in California.