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ArticleBrandon Aiyuk called out by former All-Pro wide receiver amid 49ers dramaAugust 20, 2026

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The San Francisco 49ers will begin the 2026 season without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The 28-year-old has likely played his final snap for the 49ers after months of publicly criticizing the team in wild social media rants.

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Aiyuk benched for 2026 season after public 49ers criticism.

Aiyuk will begin the 2026 season without playing for the 49ers after months of publicly criticizing the team on social media; he has likely played his final snap for San Francisco and is on the Left Squad List, remaining on the team but not counting against roster space or receiving pay.

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