49ers face decision on Brandon Aiyuk as reinstatement process approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 7:15 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers must decide on receiver Brandon Aiyuk following his reinstatement from the reserve/left squad list. Aiyuk's return places the team in a position to either add him to the roster, trade, or cut him. His contract, which includes a $26.150 million base salary for 2026, complicates potential trade discussions. The simplest outcome could be a release, but Aiyuk has expressed a desire to join the Washington Commanders. The 49ers’ next steps will depend on Aiyuk passing a physical and whether any teams show interest in acquiring him.
- •Aiyuk is set to be reinstated from the reserve/left squad list.
- •The 49ers need to make a decision by the upcoming trade deadline.
- •Aiyuk's current contract includes a significant base salary for 2026.
- •Aiyuk has stated a desire to play for the Commanders.
- •The 49ers could choose to cut Aiyuk if no trade is feasible.
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers will have to make a decision on Brandon Aiyuk, sooner or later
"With 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally doing what he should have done months ago, the ball will return to the team's court.
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