Niners Void Aiyuk's Contract, Teammate Kittle Loses Touch

0:00It's March 17th, here's your NFL news in two minutes. Subscribe to stay locked in all season. The San Francisco 49ers have voided about $27 million in guaranteed money from wide receiver Brandon Iyuk's contract for. 2026 This came after he tore his ACL in the 2024 season and then stopped rehabbing as the 2025 season neared. He also skipped team meetings and other required activities, leading to a major fallout. Some may George Kiddell tried to stay in touch during this rough patch. He last saw Iyuk around training cam last year, when Iyuk was in and out of the building, mostly sticking to the weight room. Kiddell would drop by to chat and offer support, telling him things like he had his back. By mid-November, with six games left in the season, the team pulled the guaranteed money and Iyuk stopped showing up altogether. Kiddell never got into contract talks with him, leaving that to the coaches in front office. He focused on being there for his teammate. Kiddell has no clue where Iyuk is now, or even which state he's in.

1:02Their last text exchange was back in January, when Kiddell tore his Achilles in a playoff win over the Eagles. Iyuk's deal runs through 2028, with no guarantee cash left. The Niners seemed set to trade him for some value rather than cut him, though any new team might need to rework the contract before his cap hit jumps. Over $41 million in 2027. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. No need to switch positions. The sound is already where your head is. S-O-L-I-SoliPillow.com