George Kittle expresses skepticism about Brandon Aiyuk's return to 49ers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 5:26 AM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Tight end George Kittle questioned whether wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will arrive at the San Francisco 49ers' facility after Aiyuk's agent announced plans for him to report. Kittle opted not to express confidence in Aiyuk's return, citing the peculiar nature of the situation. Aiyuk aims for his release after making it clear he did not intend to join the team previously. The 49ers currently have no definitive plans and are waiting for Aiyuk to fulfill certain conditions necessary for any team decision.
- •Kittle voiced doubts about Aiyuk's reported plan to return.
- •Aiyuk's agent stated he will report to the facility.
- •Aiyuk seeks to trigger his outright release from the team.
- •The 49ers are currently handling the situation carefully.
- •Aiyuk has indicated a lack of interest in rejoining the roster.
- 5:26 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ George Kittle pleads the 5th on Brandon Aiyuk’s expected return to facility
- 5:03 AMYahoo Sports — George Kittle is skeptical that Brandon Aiyuk will "get in" the team facility
"San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly inching closer to making a return to the NFL, after last having played in October 2024. Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus injuries in his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now plans to return to the 49ers’ training facility. And well, tight end George Kittle […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle pleads the 5th on Brandon Aiyuk’s expected return to facility appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"As 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk attempts to lay the foundation for a return to the NFL, at least one other 49ers player has expressed skepticism about Aiyuk's plan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:26 AM49ers’ George Kittle pleads the 5th on Brandon Aiyuk’s expected return to facility
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is reportedly inching closer to making a return to the NFL, after last having played in October 2024. Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL, MCL and meniscus injuries in his right knee against the Kansas City Chiefs, and now plans to return to the 49ers’ training facility. And well, tight end George Kittle […] The post 49ers’ George Kittle pleads the 5th on Brandon Aiyuk’s expected return to facility appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 5:03 AMGeorge Kittle is skeptical that Brandon Aiyuk will "get in" the team facility
As 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk attempts to lay the foundation for a return to the NFL, at least one other 49ers player has expressed skepticism about Aiyuk's plan.
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