Where will Brandon Aiyuk play in 2026-27?

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Market context

Brandon Aiyuk is actively seeking an exit from the San Francisco 49ers, having told the team to cut him so he can sign with the Washington Commanders immediately. This real-world estrangement drives the current 21% probability on the Polymarket contract that he will officially join a new team by August 31, 2026, with Washington Commanders already the frontrunner at 45% and Baltimore Ravens second at 20%[1]. The on-chain mechanics on Polygon, utilising USDC and conditional tokens, reflect this collective view as traders buy and sell shares in real-time, updating odds instantly based on the latest collective sentiment[1].

Historical precedents for high-profile NFL contract disputes, such as players on reserve/left lists due to ceasing reporting, often result in post-June 1 designations that unlock significant free agency windows[2][6]. Aiyuk’s problematic four-year, $120 million deal, with guarantees already nullified due to his ongoing estrangement, mirrors cases where teams save cap space by releasing players, turning them into unrestricted free agents[2]. These comparable scenarios suggest the 21% market price may be conservative, as the structural incentives for the 49ers to release him align with the Commanders being the favourite to sign him[6].

Traders must monitor the official announcement of a post-June 1 release designation, which would open $6.3 million in 2026 cap room for the 49ers and confirm Aiyuk’s unrestricted status[6]. The immediate catalyst is the team’s decision to void the remaining guarantees entirely, a dependency that David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard has reported as the reason for Aiyuk’s current reserve status[2]. Any formal cut announcement prior to the market’s close date will resolve the contract immediately to the corresponding team, making the timing of the 49ers’ official move the critical variable for this prediction[1].

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Methodology

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Resolution & payout

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FAQ

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On Kalshi UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

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How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

What does it cost to trade on Kalshi UK?

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