"One unresolved NFL offseason situation is the pending divorce of WR Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers. If SF believes they can secure even a late-round 2027 draft pick for the 28-year-old, hanging onto him into June makes better financial sense. A Post 6/1 trade splits their dead cap allocations at: 2026: $13.3M. 2027: $21.2M. It's a loss of $20M if they release or trade him before 6/1."
Brandon Aiyuk's departure from the San Francisco 49ers appears inevitable, with the Washington Commanders widely expected as his destination. However, the timing remains uncertain as the 49ers show no urgency to complete a trade. Salary cap analyst Mike Ginnitti suggests San Francisco will likely hold Aiyuk until June, as trading him before June 1 would cost the team $20 million in dead cap allocations. A post-June 1 trade would split the cap hit across 2026 and 2027, making financial sense for the 49ers. The Commanders possess sufficient salary cap flexibility to absorb Aiyuk's contract without compromising roster improvements, potentially acquiring him for minimal draft compensation.
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