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ArticleNFL reinstates WR Brandon Aiyuk from reserve/left squad list, leaving 49ers wit...
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Keeping Aiyuk in San Francisco is not believed to be on the table as the 49ers and Aiyuk have been in conflict since his unexcused departure from the team led to his placement on the reserve/left squad list in December 2025. San Francisco's management has repeatedly made it clear Aiyuk is not welcome back with the team.
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Aiyuk reinstated but unwelcome; 49ers have two weeks to release or trade him.

Brandon Aiyuk has been reinstated from the reserve/left squad list by the NFL, but the 49ers have made clear he is not welcome back with the team. The 49ers have a two-week roster exemption to release, trade, or add Aiyuk to the 53-man roster; keeping him in San Francisco is not believed to be on the table due to ongoing conflict stemming from his unexcused departure in December 2025. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated the reinstatement "means absolutely nothing to our team" and that it is "all administrative stuff."

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