Brandon Aiyuk arrives at 49ers facility via chopper coverage, leaves meeting with agent saying, “to be continued”

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk reported to the team facility alongside agent Drew Rosenhaus to begin his reinstatement process to the NFL. The arrival drew significant local helicopter news coverage. Aiyuk was placed on the reserve/left squad list in 2025, and a key hurdle in discussions remains the $13 million the NFL informed Aiyuk that he reportedly owes the franchise.

Patrick Holloway of Niners Nation argues that despite the media spectacle, the meeting is unlikely to lead to Aiyuk returning to play for San Francisco. Aiyuk previously fired his former agent and declared he would not do business with the team again, leaving Holloway to view his eventual departure as virtually inevitable.