Brandon Aiyuk Reinstated by San Francisco 49ers Following Absence
NFL receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated to the San Francisco 49ers after being removed from the reserve/left squad list, having left the team last year. The team has a two-week exemption before needing to add him to their active…
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, November 9, 2026 — The San Francisco 49ers have officially reinstated wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk to the team. This move comes after Aiyuk was previously placed on the reserve/left squad list, indicating his departure from the team last year. The team has not provided specific details regarding the circumstances of his initial departure or the terms of his reinstatement.
As per league rules, the 49ers now have a two-week window to make a decision regarding Aiyuk’s status on their active roster. During this exemption period, the team can evaluate his readiness and integration back into team activities before the deadline for a roster move.
Aiyuk, a key player for the 49ers, was a significant absence for the team following his departure. His return, pending his placement on the active roster, could provide a boost to the team’s receiving corps.
The exact reasons for Aiyuk’s decision to leave the team last year and the subsequent negotiations or discussions leading to his reinstatement have not been publicly disclosed by the club or the player. Information regarding his contract status beyond his return to the reserve list was also not provided.
The two-week exemption period will be a critical time for both the player and the organization to finalize his return to active play. Further details are expected to emerge as the team navigates this period and makes decisions about the active roster leading up to the upcoming league activities.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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