# NFL reinstates Brandon Aiyuk, grants 49ers two-week roster exemption

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

NFL reinstates 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk from reserve/left squad list, grants team two-week roster exemption expiring Nov 23.