Brandon Aiyuk reportedly plans to report to the 49ers’ facility

NBC Sports Bay Area & California • November 4, 2026 • sports

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Brandon Aiyuk, currently on the San Francisco 49ers' Reserve/Left Squad list, has hired a new agent and applied for reinstatement to the NFL, planning to report to the team's facility on Friday.
Aiyuk is not expected to play or practice with the 49ers; his return is likely a procedural move to enable the team to release or trade him.
The 49ers had placed Aiyuk on the Reserve/Left Squad list in December 2025 after voiding his contract guarantees due to his failure to attend rehab appointments for a knee injury.
Coach Kyle Shanahan has stated that Aiyuk will not be part of the team's future, making a release the most probable outcome.
If released, Aiyuk could potentially return to the field with another NFL team after nearly a year away.