49ers focus on players in camp, avoid Aiyuk update
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 9:04 PM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
On July 25, 2026, 49ers General Manager John Lynch commented on the team's focus during training camp, choosing not to address the status of wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Lynch emphasized the importance of concentrating on the players currently present, sidestepping questions about Aiyuk, who has been less involved recently. The 49ers are continuing preparations ahead of the new season as camp progresses.
- •John Lynch refrains from discussing Brandon Aiyuk's status.
- •Lynch stresses focus on players present at training camp.
- •49ers are preparing for the upcoming NFL season.
- 10:35 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers GM John Lynch tight-lipped as camp opens with Aiyuk in limbo on reserve/left squad list
- 10:02 PMESPN — 49ers mum on Aiyuk, focused on players in camp
"Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo as the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp Saturday with Aiyuk still under contract to the team and unable to sign with another franchise. Lynch declined to answer any questions Saturday about Aiyuk's status as the former star receiver remains on the reserve/left squad list that he was placed on late last season. Aiyuk has had an offseason of social media outbursts and has expressed a desire to play with his former college quarterback Jayden Daniels on the Washington Commanders.
"49ers GM John Lynch had little to say Saturday about the status of estranged receiver Brandon Aiyuk, choosing instead to "focus on the players that are here."
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 25, 2026, 10:35 PM49ers GM John Lynch tight-lipped as camp opens with Aiyuk in limbo on reserve/left squad list
Disgruntled receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains in limbo as the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp Saturday with Aiyuk still under contract to the team and unable to sign with another franchise. Lynch declined to answer any questions Saturday about Aiyuk's status as the former star receiver remains on the reserve/left squad list that he was placed on late last season. Aiyuk has had an offseason of social media outbursts and has expressed a desire to play with his former college quarterback Jayden Daniels on the Washington Commanders.
- ESPNJul 25, 2026, 10:02 PM49ers mum on Aiyuk, focused on players in camp
49ers GM John Lynch had little to say Saturday about the status of estranged receiver Brandon Aiyuk, choosing instead to "focus on the players that are here."
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