# Aiyuk Confirms NFL Return

> Brandon Aiyuk says he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after knee injury.
- Title: Aiyuk Confirms NFL Return · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: Brandon Aiyuk says he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after knee injury.
- Keywords: brandon aiyuk, san francisco 49ers, nfl, acl tear, reinstatement, knee injury, drew rosenhaus, Newsweek
- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/nfl/brandon-aiyuk-makes-strong-statement-on-nfl-return-before-49ers-meeting-12680579
- Author: Matthew Couden
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: brandon aiyuk, san francisco 49ers, nfl, acl tear, reinstatement, knee injury, drew rosenhaus
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Brandon Aiyuk states he's 100% healthy and ready for NFL reinstatement after tearing his knee ligaments in 2024.