Brandon Aiyuk, the San Francisco 49ers’ wide receiver, has officially filed for reinstatement, bringing a wild, two-year absence to an end. After sitting out the entire 2025 campaign and being on the Reserve/Left Squad list all season, Aiyuk is making moves, hiring new agent Drew Rosenhaus this week to get back on the field for the first time in what feels like forever.
The Clock Is Ticking
Rosenhaus didn’t waste any time, tweeting that Aiyuk’s paperwork is in and he’s set to report to the 49ers’ facility this Friday afternoon. Rosenhaus kept it simple, saying, “Brandon is healthy and ready to get back on the field.” This isn’t just Aiyuk’s comeback story, though. This move totally speeds up San Francisco’s timeline with him. According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the 49ers now have just days to either keep Aiyuk under his current contract, find a trade partner for him, or outright release him. We’re talking about Tuesday’s trade deadline here, people. That’s a serious crunch.
The Erratic Road to Reinstatement
Aiyuk’s path back hasn’t been smooth, not by a long shot. His entire offseason was bizarre, especially after the 49ers voided around $27 million worth of guarantees. He spent a lot of the offseason dropping hints that he’d sign with the Washington Commanders, even showing off their gear on social media and publicly calling out Jayden Daniels. But then Washington went and signed Stefon Diggs before the season even started, totally ruling out any need for Aiyuk. Given all that erratic behavior this offseason, it’s anyone’s guess if there are even any real suitors for Aiyuk this season. However, with his reinstatement filing now official, he could definitely have some options on the table by Tuesday’s deadline.
What happens next is pure speculation. Aiyuk wants back in, but the 49ers are on the clock to make a huge decision. Tuesday’s trade deadline is going to be absolutely wild for this situation, so keep your eyes glued to what unfolds in Santa Clara.
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Originally reported by Niners Nation.
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