Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated in the United States’ National Football League after attending a physical. San Francisco now has a temporary roster exemption while deciding whether to release, trade or activate the receiver. His return follows months on the reserve/left squad list and a recent meeting with club officials.
Brandon Aiyuk, a receiver for the American football team San Francisco 49ers, has been reinstated by the National Football League after attending a physical. The league also granted the club a temporary roster exemption. Aiyuk had been on the reserve/left squad list since December, a status used for a player who has left his team.[1], [2]
San Francisco can now release Aiyuk, trade him or put him on the active roster. Its exemption covers two games and expires on 23 November, after the Minnesota Vikings game in Mexico City. Coach Kyle Shanahan described the reinstatement as an administrative step. The trade deadline is Tuesday; ESPN reported that the club had previously been unable to find a trading partner.[1]
Aiyuk and his agent Drew Rosenhaus met club officials on Friday for around 75 minutes. The receiver said he felt healthy after a lengthy rehabilitation; Rosenhaus said discussions would continue. Aiyuk injured his right knee on 20 October 2024, damaging the anterior cruciate ligament, medial collateral ligament and meniscus. He submitted reinstatement paperwork in late October after appointing Rosenhaus as his agent.[1]
