# NFL reinstates Aiyuk, 49ers get roster exemption

> NFL reinstates 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk after two-week roster exemption.
- Title: NFL reinstates Aiyuk, 49ers get roster exemption | Shortify
- Summary: NFL reinstates 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk after two-week roster exemption. NFL reinstates 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and grants the team a two-week roster…
- Keywords: san francisco 49ers, nfl, brandon aiyuk, roster exemption, reserve/left squad, NBC Bay Area
- Source: NBC Bay Area — https://nbcbayarea.com/news/sports/nfl/brandon-aiyuk-reinstated-roster-exemption/4173070
- Published: 2026-11-09T22:02:57+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco 49ers, nfl, brandon aiyuk, roster exemption, reserve/left squad, news, local
## NFL reinstates Aiyuk
The NFL reinstated San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk from the reserve/left squad list.
## Two-week roster exemption
The NFL granted the 49ers a two-week roster exemption, expiring Monday, November 23, 2026.
## Contract bonus forfeiture
Aiyuk still owes the 49ers roughly $13 million in contract bonus forfeiture.
## Key takeaway

NFL reinstates 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and grants the team a two-week roster exemption until November 23, 2026.