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Brandon Aiyuk Files For NFL Reinstatement, Plans To Report To 49ers Facility Friday

Receiver Brandon Aiyuk has applied to be reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers from the reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team later this week.

Published: Wednesday, 4 November 2026 at 5:05 PM
Brandon Aiyuk Files For NFL Reinstatement, Plans To Report To 49ers Facility Friday
Key Things to Know
  • Brandon Aiyuk has officially applied for NFL reinstatement and plans to report to the 49ers on Friday.
  • Agent Drew Rosenhaus confirmed the paperwork submission following a lengthy dispute between Aiyuk and the team.
  • General manager John Lynch previously stated he does not expect Aiyuk to play for the 49ers again.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has applied for reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team facility on Friday. Aiyuk's new agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed that paperwork has been submitted to the NFL following the player's long absence from action.

Aiyuk has not played since suffering a knee injury in October 2024 and was placed on the reserve/left squad list after departing the team last season. While he remains under contract, general manager John Lynch previously stated he does not expect Aiyuk to play for the 49ers again after the team voided $27 million in guarantees.

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