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Brandon Aiyuk Could Be Forced to Pay 49ers Millions Before He Can Return

Looks like there’s a little tab left to be paid.

The San Francisco 49ers and NFL face a potential financial hurdle before wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk can return to the team, as it is reported he owes roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture. This news has raised eyebrows and caused worry among the football community as Aiyuk is set to file for reinstatement at the 49ers' headquarters on Friday.

NFL Management Council and the NFL Players Association are working together to resolve the situation, which may involve paying back the money or going to arbitration. However, the process appears to be complicated and may take some time to resolve. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has expressed no expectation for Aiyuk's return and has mentally moved on.

Some players, like tight end George Kittle, expressed mixed reactions, while left tackle Trent Williams, a close friend of Aiyuk, urged the veteran to figure out his next steps, without being involved in the team's current decisions.

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