Brandon Aiyuk seeks reinstatement from 49ers reserve list

Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement from the San Francisco 49ers' reserve/left squad list, according to his agent Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus told ESPN's Adam Schefter that Aiyuk intends to report to the 49ers' facility within the week.

"Brandon is healthy and ready to get back on the field," Rosenhaus said. Aiyuk was placed on the list after a dispute with the team over his rehabilitation approach for a knee injury sustained in 2024, which led the 49ers to void the remaining guaranteed money in his contract. The team has indicated that Aiyuk will not return to play for them, leaving a trade or release as possible outcomes once his reinstatement is processed. Previous trade attempts were unsuccessful, making a release the more likely scenario.