"He's Not On Our Roster."
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Key Points:
- San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch declined to comment extensively on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk’s status, noting Aiyuk is on the reserve/left squad list and not part of the current 90-man roster.
- Aiyuk has remained on this list since December and has not filed for reinstatement, which would require the 49ers to release him and impact their roster and salary cap.
- Despite Aiyuk expressing a desire to join the Washington Commanders and purchasing a home near their facility, Lynch emphasized the team’s focus remains on players currently with the 49ers.
- Lynch also dismissed speculation that the upcoming Week 6 game against the Commanders influences Aiyuk’s roster status, reiterating his focus on current team members.
- Addressing Aiyuk’s claim that Lynch visited him uninvited, Lynch responded by emphasizing the organization’s concern for player well-being and wished Aiyuk and his family well.
