49ers Face Serious Legal Trouble Tied to Brandon Aiyuk After Viral Video Surfaces

San Francisco, California — December 21, 2025 — The San Francisco 49ers have once again been pulled into an off-field storm after a video involving wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk went viral across social media, raising serious legal concerns at a time when the relationship between the player and the franchise already appears deeply fractured.

The video, posted to Aiyuk’s personal channel, appears to show him driving at extremely high speeds along Tasman Drive, a roadway bordering Levi’s Stadium. Footage in the clip shows the speedometer exceeding 100 miles per hour in an area with a posted speed limit of just 40 mph. The clip spread rapidly online, drawing sharp criticism and prompting widespread questions about Aiyuk’s conduct away from the field.

What makes the situation especially sensitive is the timing. Just days before the video surfaced, the 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/“left squad” list — a rare designation that generally indicates a player has voluntarily stepped away from the team and is no longer participating in football activities. The move was widely viewed as confirmation that the standoff between Aiyuk and the organization had reached a breaking point.

While there has been no official confirmation of any law enforcement investigation or disciplinary action, the public nature of the video — and the apparent traffic violations it depicts — has drawn significant media attention. With Aiyuk still under contract and substantial guaranteed money potentially at stake, any off-field issue now carries meaningful implications for his future in the NFL.

From the team’s perspective, head coach Kyle Shanahan has already acknowledged that communication with Aiyuk has been limited and that the receiver has not been present at the facility for an extended period. However, the 49ers have not issued a formal statement addressing the viral video itself.

On the football side, San Francisco has made it clear that it is moving forward. The team recently clinched a playoff berth and is preparing for a Monday Night Football matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. In the short term, the offense has been structured to operate without Aiyuk, signaling the organization’s focus on postseason goals rather than ongoing distractions.

The larger questions now fall on Aiyuk. Will he publicly address the video? Will the 49ers or the NFL feel compelled to respond if scrutiny continues to grow? And does this situation remain a matter of optics, or does it escalate into a legitimate legal issue?

As the season enters its most critical phase, the 49ers are pushing toward playoff success, while Brandon Aiyuk finds himself once again at the center of an off-field controversy. For both sides, clarity — not more drama — may be the only path forward.