George Kittle Warns Teams About Brandon Aiyuk
George Kittle subtly warned teams about Brandon Aiyuk during a podcast appearance, citing the wide receiver's behavior as a concern.
Kittle mentioned that the last time he saw Aiyuk was around Week 6, 7, or 8, and he used to watch him train early in the morning.
Aiyuk has been publicly feuding with the 49ers on social media after missing the whole of last season due to an MCL and ACL tear sustained in 2024.
Kittle's comments on Aiyuk were seen as a warning to potential suitors, with former NFL linebacker Emmanuel Acho advising teams to "stay the hell away" from the wide receiver.
Acho believes that Kittle's comments suggest he no longer views Aiyuk as a teammate, which is unusual for the tight end.
Aiyuk had a standout season in 2023, with 1,342 receiving yards on 75 receptions, resulting in seven touchdowns, and was ranked No. 4 in PFSN's Wide Receiver Impact metric as of 2023.
The 49ers awarded him a four-year, $120 million contract extension, but it has aged badly due to his injury and subsequent feud with the team.
Aiyuk's contract extension was voided of nearly $27 million in guaranteed money after he missed mandatory rehabilitation sessions with the team's medical staff in 2025.
And now, Aiyuk's future with the 49ers remains uncertain, with Kittle's comments potentially affecting his chances of being signed by another team.
But Acho's warning to teams may not be enough to deter them from pursuing Aiyuk, given his talent and past performances.
So, the situation will likely continue to unfold in the coming weeks, with Kittle's comments being closely watched by NFL fans and analysts.
Aiyuk's public fallout with the 49ers has been well-documented, with the wide receiver taking to social media to blast the team.
The 49ers' decision to void Aiyuk's contract extension was seen as a significant move, given the amount of money involved - nearly $27 million.
As of now, Aiyuk's future in the NFL remains uncertain, with his behavior and injury history potentially affecting his chances of being signed by another team.