Brandon Aiyuk just hired super-agent Drew Rosenhaus in a clear move to get back into the NFL, even after the San Francisco 49ers pulled him from their 53-man roster way back in December 2025. It’s a desperate attempt, according to national reporters, to kickstart a career that looked all but over.
The 49ers Are Off The Hook, For Now
Let’s rewind a bit. The 49ers haven’t had to think about Aiyuk since they dropped him on the “Left Squad list” nearly a year ago. That move immediately took him off the main roster, which meant the team didn’t have to pay him anymore. His contract? Tolled, or totally paused. Per Over the Cap, this “forfeitable breach” even allowed the Niners to claw back some previously paid signing or option bonuses. They don’t have to do a single thing about his return. Right now, if Aiyuk wants back in the league, he has to formally apply for reinstatement.
A Desperate Attempt, Or A Genius Play?
So, Aiyuk is reportedly “ready to return” or, at the very least, ready to “attempt to” make a comeback. ESPN’s Adam Schefter broke the news that Aiyuk brought in Rosenhaus to represent him. Rosenhaus himself confirmed he’s “working on getting him back to work and playing again in the NFL.” But let’s be real, after Aiyuk spent the last offseason in what was described as a “parasocial relationship” with the Washington Commanders on social media, any team looking at him has to be cautious. Plus, with all those antics, it would be wild to see anyone offer him more than a minimum contract. Still, this is the NFL. Look at the Chiefs: they prove every month they don’t care what kind of person they sign. Aiyuk would likely end up in Kansas City if he gets his wish and is released, or maybe a wide receiver-needy team might be willing to give up a late conditional pick before the trade deadline. But the odds still feel like a long shot that we actually see Aiyuk on a football field again in 2026.
The big question now is if Aiyuk can actually make it back on an NFL field this season. The odds are a long shot, but with Rosenhaus in his corner, anything is possible, right?
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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