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49ers have something with Brandon Aiyuk they didn’t have last offseason

Brandon Aiyuk hired a new agent, and the 49ers might soon be able to get rid of him in a beneficial manner.

By Peter Panacy · Niner Noise

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 11:00 PM

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Writer Peter Panacy argues the 49ers may now have a viable trade market for Brandon Aiyuk.
Aiyuk recently hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.
Aiyuk remains on San Francisco's reserve/left squad list and must formally file for NFL reinstatement.

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Writer Peter Panacy argues that the San Francisco 49ers now have a viable trade market for wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, unlike during the previous offseason. Aiyuk recently hired agent Drew Rosenhaus, signaling a potential move toward applying for NFL reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

Panacy notes the 49ers have no intention of playing Aiyuk again following his past off-field behavior and 2024 knee injury. However, several wide-receiver-needy teams, including the Kansas City Chiefs, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons, could pursue him via a trade.

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