Brandon Aiyuk: I’m back to 100 percent and looking to get reinstated
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Key Points:
- Brandon Aiyuk will no longer play for the San Francisco 49ers, with his future in the NFL currently uncertain.
- Aiyuk met with the 49ers and his agent on Friday to negotiate a potential resolution following a strained relationship after his injury.
- Aiyuk suffered ACL and MCL tears in his right knee on October 20, 2024, and the 49ers voided his guaranteed money due to his refusal to rehab at their facility.
- The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left squad list in December 2025, and although his agent filed a reinstatement request in October 2025, the NFL has yet to reinstate him.
- Aiyuk stated he is fully recovered and eager to return to the NFL, emphasizing his readiness and health after a lengthy rehab process.
