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“I’ve kind of moved on”: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan brutally shuts down Brandon Aiyuk’s return talks as WR files for reinstatement

Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement.

By Nick Igbokwe · Sportskeeda

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:40 PM

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Head coach Kyle Shanahan dismissed talks of Brandon Aiyuk returning after the wide receiver filed for NFL reinstatement.
Brandon Aiyuk has not played for the San Francisco 49ers since 2024.
Aiyuk previously experienced a public fallout with the 49ers when his four-year, $120 million contract guarantees were voided.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has shut down speculation regarding Brandon Aiyuk returning to the team. The statement follows news that the wide receiver has officially filed for reinstatement to the NFL.

Aiyuk has not played for the 49ers since 2024 following a public fallout with the franchise. That dispute occurred after the guaranteed money in his four-year, $120 million contract was voided.

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