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ArticleThe 49ers’ cap ramifications if/when they release Brandon Aiyuk
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In 2026, the 49ers will need to take on $12,350,790 of dead cap... In 2027, the 49ers will need to take on $19,298,580 of dead cap... It's a total of $31,649,370, with AT LEAST $4,987,000 of it coming back next league year.
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Aiyuk's release triggers $31.6M+ dead cap hit across 2026–2027 for 49ers.

If/when the 49ers release Aiyuk, the team faces significant dead cap ramifications: $12.35M in 2026 (stemming from 2024 signing bonus, 2025 option bonus, and 1/5 of 2026 option bonus), with a $4.987M salary cap credit next March; and $19.30M in 2027 (from 2024 and 2025 bonus allocations). Total dead cap hit is $31.65M across 2026–2027, though the 49ers may recoup additional cap credits through paperwork filing and bonus recovery efforts. The 49ers are currently $31.54M over the cap for 2027 when accounting for Aiyuk's $40.47M cap number.

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