The NFL has notified San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk that he owes the franchise approximately $13 million, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
The development was reported Friday by AP Pro Football Writer Josh Dubow. Specific details regarding the nature of the financial obligation — whether it relates to contract guarantees, signing bonus recoupment, salary cap adjustments, or another mechanism — were not immediately disclosed.
Aiyuk, a first-round draft pick in 2020, signed a four-year, $120 million contract extension with the 49ers in August 2024 that included $76 million guaranteed. The 26-year-old has been a key component of San Francisco's offense, earning second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 after recording 1,342 receiving yards and seven touchdowns.
The 49ers and the NFL Players Association have not publicly commented on the matter. It remains unclear what immediate steps, if any, the team or league will take regarding the reported debt.
