49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk returns but Commanders not interested
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 3:20 PM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk filed for reinstatement after a long absence due to a torn ACL. Although Aiyuk had expressed a desire to join the Washington Commanders, sources indicate that the team is not interested in pursuing him. Aiyuk had been on the reserve/left-squad list since last year, and while the 49ers are dealing with injuries at the receiver position, his tumultuous history and comments seem to hinder a possible return to the field for San Francisco.
- •Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement.
- •He has been on the reserve/left-squad list since last year.
- •Aiyuk expressed interest in playing for the Commanders this offseason.
- •Reports indicate the Commanders are not considering Aiyuk.
- •Aiyuk has not played since suffering a torn ACL in Week 7 of the 2024 season.
- 3:20 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers WR not expected to draw interest from Commanders after return
"49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk filed for reinstatement, but the team he wanted to play for this offseason is reportedly not interested in him now.
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