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Brandon Aiyuk's tenure with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over, but the wide receiver's next move remains uncertain. On Friday afternoon, Aiyuk arrived at the team's business offices in a van accompanied by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, to meet with 49ers representatives and likely discuss a resolution to their ongoing dispute.
Rosenhaus addressed the media briefly before the meeting, emphasizing Aiyuk's physical readiness. "Obviously, Brandon is here to meet with the team," Rosenhaus said, according to video from David Lombardi of SF Standard. "Fortunately, he's feeling good physically. He's healthy. He's ready to get back to work. Don't really have any comment about where he's going to play. We'll keep that between us and the Niners. But obviously we're here with all the right intentions."
Aiyuk's last game action came on October 20, 2024, when he suffered a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee. Following the injury, the relationship between player and team deteriorated, and the 49ers voided his guaranteed money after he declined to rehab at their facility. The team placed him on the reserve/left squad list on December 13, 2025. Rosenhaus filed a reinstatement request on October 27, but the NFL has yet to act on it.
Aiyuk also spoke to reporters, expressing optimism about his health. "Nice to see you all," he said. "I'm feeling great, feeling healthy. It was a long recovery process, a long rehab process. But I'm back to 100 percent and looking to get reinstated into the National Football League."
Earlier in the day, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the significance of the meeting. He stated he "[couldn't] care less" about how it went, adding that "it's been over for our football team for a long time."
Key Analysis
Aiyuk's declaration of full health and desire for reinstatement marks a critical step in his attempt to resume his NFL career, though his future with the 49ers appears bleak. The team's decision to void his guaranteed money and Shanahan's dismissive comments suggest a irreparable rift. The NFL's pending decision on his reinstatement will determine whether Aiyuk can return to the field, possibly with another team, while the 49ers move forward without him.
Originally reported by yahoo.