49ers GM John Lynch Shares Telling Brandon Aiyuk Update
Summary
Brandon Aiyuk, a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, stopped attending rehab and cut off communication with the team in December 2025. The 49ers’ general manager John Lynch said Aiyuk is on the left team list and not part of the current roster, and the player must apply to the NFL for reinstatement before he can join another team.Key Facts
- Brandon Aiyuk left the 49ers by not showing up for rehab and stopped communicating in December 2025.
- His last game with the 49ers happened near the end of last season.
- The team hoped to trade Aiyuk in the offseason but no trade deals happened.
- John Lynch, the 49ers GM, said Aiyuk is on the reserve/left team list and not on the 90-man roster.
- Players on the left team list are out of the team but can return if they apply for NFL reinstatement.
- Aiyuk has not applied for reinstatement yet.
- Aiyuk wants to play for the Washington Commanders but must be released by the 49ers after reinstatement approval.
- Lynch said the team will focus on active players and wished Aiyuk and his family well.
Read the Full Article
This is a fact-based summary from The Actual News. Click below to read the complete story directly from the original source.
