The TK Show: A Show about sports in the Bay Area [49ers +/-] The Long 49ers/Aiyuk Breakup
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Nov 23, 2025 Tim and Matt explore the surprising split between the 49ers and Brandon Aiyuk just 15 months post-signing. They analyze Kyle Shanahan's vague explanations and past tensions that may have fueled the issue. Contract voiding, potential rehab triggers, and financial ramifications come into play, alongside comparisons to Deebo Samuel's negotiation struggles. Speculation about Aiyuk's future team and the 49ers' strategy shift in drafting receivers adds intrigue, while the hosts reflect on Shanahan's coaching style and its impact on player relationships.
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Aiyuk Exit Feels Final
- Tim Kawakami and Matt Barrows conclude Brandon Aiyuk's 49ers tenure appears effectively over after guarantees were voided.
- Shanahan framed the voiding as contractual and legal, implying serious breaches beyond simple missed meetings.
Voiding Guarantees Indicates Serious Breach
- Matt Barrows highlights the voiding likely involved multiple July incidents and contractual triggers.
- Shanahan said voiding guarantees is rare and required significant cause, suggesting more than small infractions.
Rehab Protocols May Be The Trigger
- Tim Kawakami suspects the dispute centered on rehab protocol and required on-site participation in the contract.
- The 49ers likely enforced specific rehab or communication clauses that Aiyuk allegedly violated.