49ers weigh options for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after reinstatement filing

49ers weigh options for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after reinstatement filing

According to NBC Sports, the San Francisco 49ers announced that they must decide whether to retain, trade or release wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk after his anticipated reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list. Earlier in the week, NBC Sports reported that Aiyuk had filed a reinstatement request and planned to report to the team's facility. The outlet also noted that he had recently retained veteran agent Drew Rosenhaus to aid his return, after initial reports suggested he was close to hiring new representation.

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November 04, 2026
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49ers face roster decision on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk
49ers face roster decision on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk

NBC Sports • 04 Nov 19:17

The San Francisco 49ers must decide whether to retain, trade, or release Brandon Aiyuk after his anticipated reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list.

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Brandon Aiyuk to report to 49ers facility as part of reinstatement process
Brandon Aiyuk to report to 49ers facility as part of reinstatement process

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • 04 Nov 15:31

Veteran wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has hired a new agent, applied for NFL reinstatement and plans to report to the San Francisco 49ers' facility, a step that could lead to his release.

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Brandon Aiyuk seeks reinstatement from 49ers reserve list
Brandon Aiyuk seeks reinstatement from 49ers reserve list

NBC Sports • 04 Nov 14:21

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement from the San Francisco 49ers' reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team's facility this week.

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November 02, 2026
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Brandon Aiyuk hires agent Drew Rosenhaus to seek NFL return
Brandon Aiyuk hires agent Drew Rosenhaus to seek NFL return

NBC Sports • 02 Nov 21:03

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has retained agent Drew Rosenhaus and is pursuing reinstatement after being placed on the 49ers' reserve/left squad list.

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Brandon Aiyuk Nears Hiring New Agents as He Seeks NFL Return
Brandon Aiyuk Nears Hiring New Agents as He Seeks NFL Return

NBC Sports • 02 Nov 19:49

Free-agent wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly close to retaining new representation to facilitate a possible return to the NFL, while his status with the 49ers remains unresolved.

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