From Newsweek · Matthew Couden · · 1m
Aiyuk Confirms NFL Return
Brandon Aiyuk says he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after knee injury.
In brief
Brandon Aiyuk says he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after knee injury. Brandon Aiyuk states he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after tearing his knee ligaments in 2024. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Aiyuk and agent make statement
Brandon Aiyuk and his new agent Drew Rosenhaus appeared outside the 49ers business offices on Friday to make a statement about his NFL return.
Injury details
Aiyuk tore his ACL, MCL, and meniscus in his right knee during a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2024.
Reinstatement process
After filing paperwork to be reinstated from the reserve/left-squad list, Aiyuk is working toward NFL reinstatement with the 49ers.
Aiyuk's statement
Aiyuk said he feels great, healthy, and is back to 100% with a long recovery process ahead.
“You know, feeling great, feeling healthy. It's a long recovery process. A long rehab process. But I'm back to 100% and looking to get reinstated in the National Football League”
Team response
49ers GM John Lynch suggested everything is possible for Aiyuk to reunite with the team.
In short
Brandon Aiyuk states he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after tearing his knee ligaments in 2024.
