Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated by the NFL after reporting for a physical, ending his time on the reserve/left squad list. The San Francisco 49ers have received a two-game roster exemption to finalize business with the receiver, expiring after the Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City. Aiyuk, who tore the ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee on Oct. 20, 2024, has been working with agent Drew Rosenhaus toward reinstatement.
Coach Kyle Shanahan downplayed the exemption, stating it is merely administrative and means nothing to the team's football plans. Aiyuk expressed feeling 100% healthy and motivated to return. Now reinstated, the 49ers face three options: release him, attempt a trade before the Tuesday 4 p.m. ET deadline, or keep him on the 53-man roster.
Shanahan indicated he "couldn't care less" about the meeting's outcome, suggesting Aiyuk's tenure with the team may be nearing an end despite his physical recovery.
Source: ESPN NFL · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing