Arrest warrant issued for 49ers' Aiyuk over speeding video

An arrest warrant has been issued for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speed. The Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office confirmed the warrant, which stems from a video the player posted to social media in December.

The video showed Aiyuk driving his Cadillac CT5V Blackwing on roads near Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers' home field. According to reports, the vehicle reached speeds exceeding 100 miles per hour in an area with a posted speed limit of 40 mph. At one point in the footage, the speedometer indicated 104 mph as he passed the stadium.

Aiyuk apologized for the video a few days after posting it, writing on social media that his "car content won't come with speeding anymore" and expressing regret. Despite the apology, the Santa Clara Police Department investigated the incident and forwarded its findings to the district attorney’s office in mid-January, leading to the decision to file charges.

The legal issue adds another layer to a tumultuous period for the 28-year-old receiver. Aiyuk has not played in a game since suffering a significant knee injury that included a torn ACL and MCL in October 2024. His relationship...