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Brandon Aiyuk seeks reinstatement after injury
Brandon Aiyuk says he’s back to 100% and wants to return to NFL after knee injury.
In brief
Brandon Aiyuk says he’s back to 100% and wants to return to NFL after knee injury. Brandon Aiyuk, a 49ers wide receiver injured in 2024, claims he’s recovered fully and aims to get reinstated by the NFL. Originally reported by NBC Sports.
Brandon Aiyuk's recovery status
Brandon Aiyuk claims he’s back to 100 percent after a long rehab process.
“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.”
Injury timeline
Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee during a game on October 20, 2024.
49ers' response
The 49ers voided guaranteed money after Aiyuk refused to rehab at their facility.
Reinstatement status
The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list on December 13, 2025.
Reinstatement request
Rosenhaus filed a reinstatement request on October 27, 2026, but the NFL hasn’t reinstated him.
Coach's stance
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said he couldn’t care less about the meeting outcome.
“it’s been over for our football team for a long time”
The key point
Brandon Aiyuk, a 49ers wide receiver injured in 2024, claims he’s recovered fully and aims to get reinstated by the NFL.
