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Niners Hold Aiyuk Amid Salary Strategy | Los Angeles Rams News
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- Jul 8, 2026
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- 96
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Summary
The 49ers are stuck in a standoff with star WR Brandon Aiyuk, who’s refusing to report to training camp and clearly wants out — but the team’s holding him on the roster for a savvy financial play. Since he’s not playing, they’re not paying him now, and can spread his already-paid money across future cap years. Meanwhile, the Rams’ history of cutting ties with big names — even stars like Kupp and Ramsey — offers a stark contrast. But here’s the twist: no other team is willing to take Aiyuk, meaning his only path back to the field this season is returning to San Francisco — even if he’s not thrilled about it. The Niners aren’t rushing to move — they’re waiting for him to force their hand, all while quietly saving cash. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/c8a8fedacbd2a3ca