Steve Smith Sr. Warns Brandon Aiyuk, 28, Is Self-Sabotaging $120 Million 49ers Career
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 7
Steve Smith Sr. Warns Brandon Aiyuk, 28, Is Self-Sabotaging $120 Million 49ers Career
1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 7
Summary
Steve Smith Sr. said he has "no damn idea" what is driving Brandon Aiyuk’s offseason behavior and warned the 28-year-old receiver could be playing himself out of the NFL.
Aiyuk’s rift with San Francisco traces to 2024, when the 49ers voided his 2026 guaranteed salary after saying he failed to meet rehab obligations following his October 2024 ACL injury.
California prosecutors have also charged Aiyuk with misdemeanor exhibition of speed after he filmed himself speeding near the 49ers’ facility, adding to a run of inflammatory social media posts.
Those posts included talk of playing for Washington, a spat with Jayden Daniels and apparent shots at coach Kyle Shanahan, deepening his estrangement while he remains off the field.
The slide marks a sharp turn from 2023, when Aiyuk posted 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns before signing a four-year, $120 million extension.