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Matt Waldman RSP Film Room fantasy football takes on Brandon Aiyuk
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Matt Waldman RSP Film Room about Brandon Aiyuk.
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All Matt Waldman RSP Film Room insights about Brandon Aiyuk
NegativeRoleJul 27, 2026
Matt Waldman is not drafting Brandon Aiyuk because he believes Aiyuk won't play, citing the perception that Aiyuk is more interested in other pursuits than football.NegativeRoleJul 6, 2026
Aiyuk fired his agent about a week ago and has not filed for reinstatement with the league since being placed on the did not report list; the 49ers are reportedly pursuing his guaranteed money due to his failure to attend rehab.NegativeRoleJul 6, 2026
Aiyuk has derailed potential interest from the Raiders (with GM J Peters and Jane Daniels connection from San Francisco), and the situation is deteriorating with no agent representation currently.NegativeBustJul 6, 2026
Aiyuk is burning bridges with the 49ers through his behavior; he may have one more good year left but will likely continue problematic conduct with any new team and eventually be discarded.NegativeRoleJul 6, 2026
Herm Edwards warned the 49ers that Aiyuk was unreliable regarding facility attendance and had discipline issues as a personality concern at Arizona State.NegativeBustJul 6, 2026
Scout Scott McLuhan warned the 49ers to stay away from Aiyuk due to reliability concerns from his Arizona State days, noting he was a 'wild card' personality-wise with discipline issues and unpredictable attendance at the facility.NegativeRoleJul 6, 2026
The 49ers would like to release him; he has issues with the organization and is attempting to force the issue by showing up at camp to claim guaranteed money already paid.NegativeBustJul 6, 2026
His career in the NFL is essentially over due to self-destructive social media behavior and ongoing conflicts with the 49ers organization and teammates.PositiveValueMay 25, 2026
Bob Harris advises against trading for or making a dart-throw pick on Brandon Aiyuk despite the 49ers' elite offense; cites a documented personality clash with Kyle Shanahan dating to Aiyuk's rookie season and notes that historical precedent shows wide receivers who didn't mesh with Shanahan did not have strong post-49ers careers, making Aiyuk a poor trade target.