The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) overcame Brock Purdy’s three-interception game on Monday Night Football, beating the Carolina Panthers 20-9. San Francisco remains in the playoff hunt despite numerous injuries to key contributors. And prior to the MNF matchup, fans learned of the latest drama surrounding San Francisco.

Reporting revealed the 49ers voided Brandon Aiyuk’s 2026 guaranteed money , indicating that the two sides are headed for a split. While San Francisco voided the wideout’s contract guarantees back in training camp, the decision was first reported last week. Now the 49ers are navigating the media attention generated by the months-old move. GM John Lynch addressed the team’s stance on Aiyuk in an interview with NBC Sports Bay Area.

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