Aiyuk's Niners Exit Imminent, Free Agency Looms

0:00It's April 1st. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers shook things up last season by restructuring Brandon I.E.V.'s contract, basically locking in that the star-wide receiver won't be on the roster by the start of 2026. This former first-round pick, who signed a $120 million deal, is definitely on his way out, according to multiple reports. Once later, the exact way they're splitting remains a mystery. Reporters like Albert Breer from Sports Illustrated say there's a tiny chance of a trade, but the smart money is on a straight cut since other teams. Know the Niners have to let him go eventually anyway. Fans and analysts are buzzing about the impact, especially with Ayuk coming off a full season, missed in 2025 due to injury. That uncertainty has teams hesitant to give up draft picks for him, preferring to wait in Snagga-Bargan and free agency instead. The Niners are still shopping him around,

1:00with whispers of interest from squads like the Washington Commanders, but trading for a guy with question. Marx is a tougher sell than signing him cheap later. No rush for San Francisco, they can hold out past the NFL draft when roster solidify. Bottom line, expect Ayuk to hit free agency soon after the draft, unless a miracle deal pops up, reshaping both his career and the Niners receiver. Room for the Long Hall