Former NFL running back LeSean McCoy says he supports wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s increasingly public efforts to leave the San Francisco 49ers amid an ongoing dispute. McCoy discusses Aiyuk’s situation on Fox Sports’ “Speakeasy,” where he argues Aiyuk’s actions are being misunderstood by critics. According to the coverage, McCoy contrasts public backlash with what he views as Aiyuk using the kind of leverage or stance athletes sometimes take in major contractual or career disputes. Yahoo Sports reports that McCoy draws comparisons between Aiyuk’s approach and high-profile athlete activism, specifically referencing Muhammad Ali and Kyrie Irving. The New York Post similarly reports that McCoy defends Aiyuk’s campaign and presents it as different from the criticism it has received, though it focuses more on McCoy’s endorsement and the broader controversy around Aiyuk’s desire to depart San Francisco. Both sources indicate McCoy frames his support as a recognition of Aiyuk’s agency in a high-stakes sports negotiation.