Brandon Aiyuk has left no room to doubt his feelings toward the San Francisco 49ers.
In his latest Instagram rant, the wide receiver went as far to say the team lied about the situation.
“When the news finally came out that my guarantees were voided in November. The team continued to lie to the media/fan base acting as if that was not a decision that was made in July. Continually saying that I would be returning, despite that fact that I told them on numerous occasions that I would not be. With the severity of my injury and guarantees no longer on the table that was not an option,” Aiyuk wrote in a post to Instagram stories.
“we are 1 year from the date in which they made the decision to void my guarantees due to “missed rehab” yet they have the footage and the gps information that shows I reached markers I never hit even before injury. All before the required recovery time ordered by the surgeon.”
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He then continued his rant in a separate post, saying he would not be filing for reinstatement.
“I will not be reinstating with them nor ever doing any kind of business with them. I’m locked in and focused on my opportunity to return to the field this season! #RAISEHAIL,” Aiyuk added.
If that is truly the case, the 49ers are allowed to leave Aiyuk on the “Left Squad List.” He would remain on the team, but wouldn’t count against roster space or receive any pay.
The drama in the Bay over the past year between Aiyuk and the 49ers is arguably one of the most brutal player-team standoffs in the history of the NFL.
Aiyuk has continued to express his desire to play for another team, most notably the Washington Commanders where former Arizona State teammate Jayden Daniels plays.
The 49ers haven’t budged and it appears the 28-year-old is nowhere near playing another NFL snap.
