Brandon Aiyuk exposes 49ers’ betrayal during injury: “They wanted to trade me on Percs” | NFL News
If the 49ers thought Brandon Aiyuk was over the drama, surprise, he’s not. In a brutally honest rant on his YouTube channel, the star wide receiver got real about how the team allegedly tried to trade him when he was at his lowest point, literally bedridden, drugged up, and recovering from a brutal knee injury. The clip is raw, unfiltered, and packed with emotion, and fans are shook at how deep this rift might really go.
Brandon Aiyuk says San Francisco talked trade while he was drugged up and couldn’t walk for 10 weeks
In the now-viral YouTube video, Aiyuk sounded off about how the 49ers allegedly discussed trading him while he was laid up after knee surgery.“Talking bout trading me while I was off percocets, muscle relaxers, and peeing in a cup by my bed! Couldn’t walk for 10 weeks. Ain’t nobody trading for me.”The injury he’s referring to happened during the 2024 season, torn ACL, MCL, and meniscus. He had a long road back, and hearing that the front office was trying to shop him during that time clearly still stings.This isn’t a player airing casual frustration. This is a guy who felt forgotten while healing. And he’s not staying quiet about it.Aiyuk also called out the 49ers’ attempt to act like everything’s fine now. According to him, they’re trying to “play cool” but he’s not buying it.“They wanna play cool now… nah f*ck no I want that smoke still.”No sugarcoating. He’s still heated. This line blew up across social media, and it’s clear Aiyuk wants fans to know he’s not letting this slide just because a contract got signed.
He signed a $120M extension but clearly hasn’t moved on emotionally
That’s the wild part despite signing a massive four-year, $120 million deal with San Francisco, Aiyuk is still out here airing grievances like the deal never happened.
It shows just how personal this has gotten. This isn’t about money. It’s about respect.Even after locking in long-term, Aiyuk clearly doesn’t feel like he was valued especially when he was at his most vulnerable. And from the way he’s talking, this wasn’t just a one-time miscommunication.Some fans are riding with Aiyuk for keeping it real, while others are wondering why he’s stirring the pot after getting paid. But most agree this clip just opened a whole new chapter in the 49ers locker room story.Brandon Aiyuk has said his piece and it wasn’t polished, pre-approved, or PR-friendly. It was real. And now that the smoke is out in the open, it’s up to the 49ers to either clear the air or risk this tension simmering all season long.Also read – Antonio Brown leaves country after attempted murder warrant but he can’t run forever
