Latest News About Brandon Aiyuk 49Ers

Here’s the latest on Brandon Aiyuk and the 49ers based on recent reports.

• Reports in late 2025 indicated Aiyuk’s tenure with the 49ers was effectively over, with him placed on a reserve/left squad list and not returning for the remainder of the season. This move suggested a likely offseason split for financial and contractual reasons.[1]

• In January 2026, John Lynch publicly stated that Aiyuk “played his last snap” for the 49ers, reinforcing the expectation that the team would part ways with the receiver after a contract extension and a severe knee injury earlier in his time with the team.[2]

• Coverage from the New York Times/Associated reporting around November 2025 also pointed to a prospective split, noting voided guarantees on his 2026 contract and ongoing questions about his status and return, signaling a likely end to his 49ers chapter.[3]

• A recent video summary from late 2025 claimed a breaking-news trajectory about a release, aligning with the other reports that project Brandon Aiyuk exiting the 49ers in the near term.[4]

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