NFL Informs Brandon Aiyuk He Must Repay $13 Million in Bonuses
The NFL has informed wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk that he must repay approximately $13 million in bonuses to the San Francisco 49ers as part of the process to be reinstated to the team's roster.
Raleigh Durham, NC, November 6, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has communicated to wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk that he is required to repay approximately $13 million in bonus money to the San Francisco 49ers. This repayment is stated to be a necessary step for his potential reinstatement to the team’s roster.
Details surrounding the specific nature of these bonuses or the circumstances leading to the repayment requirement were not immediately available. The amount specified is approximately $13 million.
Aiyuk, a prominent player for the 49ers, must fulfill this financial obligation as part of the established procedures for rejoining the team’s active roster. The NFL’s involvement in communicating this directive suggests a formal process is underway.
The specific timeline for this repayment or further actions related to Aiyuk’s roster status have not been disclosed. The San Francisco 49ers organization has not yet released a statement regarding this development. This situation impacts a key player’s standing with the team as the league navigates the requirements for player reinstatement.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.cbs17.com, see more information here.
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