BRANDON AIYUK NEWS

Brandon Aiyuk may have played his final game with the 49ers | Sporting News Recent reports have suggested that San Francisco 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk has played his final game with the franchise.

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

May not play for Niners again Aiyuk (knee) is considered unlikely to play for the 49ers again after the team voided guaranteed money in his contract for 2026, Diana Russini and Michael Silver of The Athletic re...

Impact The 49ers reportedly voided the money in response to Aiyuk missing meetings and declining to participate in other team activities the past couple months while he finished up his rehab from last year's ACL tear. Head coach Kyle Shanahan said Nov. 10 that he was "pretty confident" Aiyuk would play at some point this season, but it now appears the wideout won't play for San Francisco at all. With the trade deadline come and gone, Aiyuk may have to miss the entire season even if he's physically ready to play soon. He's in the first season of a four-year, $130 million extension that included $46 million guaranteed at signing, making it unlikely the 49ers release him amid a contract dispute that could get ugly.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

How Brandon Aiyuk is blocking 49ers from extending Jauan Jennings | Sporting News Jauan Jennings isn't likely to re-sign thanks to Brandon Aiyuk.

NOVEMBER 21 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers insider casts dark shadow on Brandon Aiyuk's short- and long-term futures There's a chance Brandon Aiyuk has played his final snap in a 49ers uniform, if you read between the lines of one team insider's opinion.

NOVEMBER 18 • NINERNOISE.COM

49ers' Kyle Shanahan provides injury update on Brandon Aiyuk after Week 11 | Sporting News San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed the plan with WR Brandon Aiyuk, who is still recovering from a torn ACL he suffered du...

NOVEMBER 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Out for Week 12, still week-to-week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that Aiyuk's (knee) 21-day practice window will not be opened this week, and he remains week-to-week, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact Aiyuk will not play in next Monday night's Week 12 game against the Panthers, and he doesn't appear to be particularly close to a return to game action. The 49ers have a Week 14 bye, so perhaps Aiyuk will be able to practice at some point before that and potentially play prior to the end of the regular season. For now, the Niners will continue to roll with Ricky Pearsall, Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne as their three main wideouts.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Overlooked 49ers rookie should see increased role after Brandon Aiyuk news There is a possibility Brandon Aiyuk will not play at all this season, which could open the door for rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins.

NOVEMBER 15 • NINERNOISE.COM

Jauan Jennings keeps playing himself out of 49ers' roster plans The San Francisco 49ers' wide receiver corps has been battered by injuries pretty much all season. The team knew they'd be waiting a while f...

NOVEMBER 14 • NINERNOISE.COM

Latest Brandon Aiyuk injury update reeks of frustration and uncertainty John Lynch tried to be optimistic about Brandon Aiyuk's eventual return from injury, but it's just more of the same from the 49ers GM.

NOVEMBER 13 • NINERNOISE.COM

Brandon Aiyuk's Latest Injury Update Is Promising For 49ers' Playoff Hopes Though he'll miss Week 11, San Francisco 49ers wideout Brandon Aiyuk is expected to return in the next few weeks.

NOVEMBER 13 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

John Lynch discusses injured All-Pro's availability for 49ers | Sporting News Will Brandon Aiyuk return to the field for the 49ers this season? General manager John Lynch discussed that on Thursday.

NOVEMBER 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

49ers offense has little margin for error with so many injuries to the defense

The San Francisco 49ers have faced challenges with their defense due to injuries, leaving little room for error on offense

NOVEMBER 10 • Associated Press

Unlikely to practice this week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers don't intend to open Aiyuk's (knee) practice window this week, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Aiyuk remains in the rehab stages of the torn ACL and MCL that he suffered in his right knee Week 7 of last season. Shanahan did tell David Lombardi of SFStandard.com last Wednesday that he's "pretty confident" Aiyuk will play at some point this season, but it's unlikely to happen this coming Sunday and likely for at least a few more weeks after that point.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

49ers opt against major moves at trade deadline despite injury woes

The San Francisco 49ers have decided against making major trades to strengthen their injury-depleted roster

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Expected to play this year, eventually San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday that he's "pretty confident" Aiyuk (knee) will play at some point this season, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact That's probably not what fantasy managers want to hear, though it was already made clear Monday that Aiyuk isn't exactly close to a return. He's still on injured reserve, with no designation to return to practice this week, and then he's presumably looking at a multi-week ramp up whenever he does begin practicing. A game appearance before December would be surprising.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

49ers' season marred by injuries, but Mac Jones keeps playoff hopes alive

The San Francisco 49ers have been winning games despite significant injuries to key players

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Not ready to practice San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk (knee) won't have his 21-day practice window opened this week, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.

Impact The 49ers are continuing to evaluate Aiyuk on a week-to-week basis as he moves through the rehab process for the right knee surgery he required after suffering ACL and MCL tears in a Oct. 20, 2024 game. While the 49ers are seemingly still hopeful that Aiyuk will contribute at some point this season, a more definitive target date for his 2025 debut won't become clear until he starts practicing.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Can Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers Bounce Back Against the Giants?

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers hope to get back on track running the ball against the New York Giants and their 30th-ranked...

OCTOBER 30 • FOX SPORTS

Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers aim to get back on track at the Giants

Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers hope to get back on track running the ball against the New York Giants and their 30th-ranked rush defense

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

49ers' Brock Purdy remains limited in practice with toe injury, status for Sunday uncertain

Quarterback Brock Purdy remains limited at practice because of a toe injury, and the San Francisco 49ers won't know until later in the week if he can play against the New York Gian...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Injury-riddled 49ers fall to Texans as defense struggles and offense sputters

The San Francisco 49ers have been struggling with injuries all season, and it finally caught up with them

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Unlikely to have practice window opened this week Coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday that the 49ers don't intend to designate Aiyuk (knee) to return from the reserve/PUP list Wednesday, Matt Barrows of The Athletic reports.

Impact On Friday, Shanahan told David Lombardi of SFStandard.com that Aiyuk's 21-day practice window may open this week, but even if it doesn't, the 49ers currently are in "week-to-week mode" with the wide receiver. Aiyuk is little more than one year removed from suffering ACL and MCL tears in his right knee Week 7 of the 2024 campaign, so he still may endure a significant ramp-up process even when he's cleared to practice.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Pelissero: 49ers could open WR Brandon Aiyuk's practice window this week | 'NFL GameDay Morning' NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting San Francisco 49ers could open wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's practice window this week.

OCTOBER 26 • NFL.COM

49ers' Deommodore Lenoir expected to face Texans; Brandon Aiyuk may practice next week 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk could be back practicing as early as next week.

OCTOBER 25 • PRESSDEMOCRAT.COM

49ers' Brock Purdy out for fourth straight game with toe injury

Quarterback Brock Purdy will miss his fourth straight game for the San Francisco 49ers because of a toe injury

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press