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49ers’ George Kittle Makes Feelings Clear on Brandon Aiyuk’s Return

Brando Aiyuk is expected to be at the San Francisco 49ers‘ facilities on Nov. 6 after his new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told ESPN that the wide receiver has submitted the necessary paperwork to return to the NFL.Aiyuk has been on…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 7:01 AM
49ers’ George Kittle Makes Feelings Clear on Brandon Aiyuk’s Return
Key Things to Know
  • George Kittle chose to "plead the fifth" when asked about Brandon Aiyuk's impending return to the 49ers.
  • Brandon Aiyuk submitted paperwork to be removed from the reserved/left squad list, according to agent Drew Rosenhaus.
  • The 49ers will have to decide whether to keep, trade, or release Aiyuk once he arrives at team facilities.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle declined to comment extensively on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's potential return, choosing instead to "plead the fifth" when questioned by reporters on November 5. Aiyuk, represented by agent Drew Rosenhaus, has submitted paperwork to be removed from the reserved/left squad list and is expected at the facility on November 6.

Once Aiyuk is officially reinstated, the 49ers must decide whether to retain, trade, or release him. Meanwhile, former 49ers quarterback Steve Young criticized Aiyuk's prolonged absence during a radio appearance, stating that the wideout should have resolved his reinstatement process much earlier.

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