Kyle Shanahan rules out Brandon Aiyuk return for 49ers amid injuries

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed that the team will not consider bringing back Brandon Aiyuk despite injuries to receivers Demarcus Robinson and Mike Evans. Aiyuk has not played for the 49ers since 2024 and is not on the active roster after the team voided his contract. Following a 35-13 victory over the Miami Dolphins, Shanahan's firm response to questions about Aiyuk was simply, "No." The injuries to the wide receiver corps may force the 49ers to look for new talent to fill gaps in the lineup. Quarterback Brock Purdy expressed confidence in the team's next-man-up mentality.

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