49ers void Aiyuk guaranteed money amid contract dispute and departure
49ers void Aiyuk's guaranteed money and signal permanent end to player's time with franchise.
Event / Security
Brandon Aiyuk Legal Issues
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk faces misdemeanor charges related to exhibition of speeding following a video posted in December showing excessive speeding near Levi's Stadium. The arrest warrant from Santa Clara County District Attorney comes amid ongoing contract disputes and injury complications with the team.
2 reported locations
Daily activity
0 articles0 articles
2026-08-17 to 2026-11-14 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 4 Jun, 00:01 UTC
Follow the documented timeline or explore the related reporting.
What happened
Santa Clara Police Department forwarded speeding investigation to District Attorney on January 15
The Santa Clara Police Department forwarded the investigation of Aiyuk's speeding video to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office on January 15, 2025, for determination of whether criminal charges should be filed.
Brandon Aiyuk placed on reserve/left squad list due to knee injury
The San Francisco 49ers placed Brandon Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list as he rehabilitates a knee injury that has sidelined him since October 2024. Aiyuk appeared in only seven games in the 2024 season before suffering ACL and MCL injuries that became season-ending.
San Francisco 49ers voided guaranteed money in Brandon Aiyuk's contract
The San Francisco 49ers voided $27 million in guaranteed money from Brandon Aiyuk's contract for the upcoming season after he failed to participate in team meetings and other team activities. Aiyuk was signed to a four-year, $120 million extension before the 2024 season but now has no guaranteed money remaining on his contract.
Brandon Aiyuk posted apology for speeding video after December incident
A few days after posting the speeding video in December, Aiyuk posted an apology to social media stating he would not post car content with speeding anymore. He referenced praying with his son and not wanting others to miss opportunities with their loved ones.
General Manager John Lynch states Brandon Aiyuk unlikely to play for 49ers again
San Francisco 49ers General Manager John Lynch stated he does not expect Brandon Aiyuk to play again for the team. The 49ers are waiting to see if another team is willing to trade for Aiyuk, otherwise they could release him or keep him on the reserve list.
Santa Clara County District Attorney issues arrest warrant for Brandon Aiyuk on misdemeanor speeding charge
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 speeding. The warrant was issued in response to a video Aiyuk posted to social media in December in which he appeared to be driving well over the posted 40 mph speed limit on Tasman Drive near Levi's Stadium.
Read the coverage
2 alternative perspectives
District Attorney Issues Arrest Warrant in Aiyuk Speeding Case
Arrest warrant issued for Aiyuk on misdemeanor speeding charge after police forwarded case to District Attorney.