Brandon Aiyuk files for reinstatement from 49ers' reserve/left squad list
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Key Points:
- Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement from the San Francisco 49ers' reserve/left squad list and plans to report to the team's facility this week.
- Aiyuk's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, confirmed that Aiyuk is healthy and ready to return to the field.
- The standoff between Aiyuk and the 49ers stemmed from disagreements over his rehabilitation of a 2024 knee injury, leading the team to void the remaining guarantees in his contract.
- The 49ers have stated that Aiyuk will never play for them again, leaving the team to consider trading or releasing him once he is reinstated.
- Previous trade attempts have failed, making a release the most likely outcome after reinstatement.
