Niners Nation on Brandon Aiyuk

Aiyuk's reserve/left squad status lets 49ers defer roster action indefinitely.

Aiyuk remains on the 49ers' reserve/left squad list after refusing to report to the facility; he is still contractually bound to San Francisco but does not count against the 53-man roster, allowing the team to defer any roster action indefinitely. The source notes that Aiyuk has repeatedly stated he is not 'doing any kind of business' with the team despite being told reporting is necessary to remove the designation. While there may not be room for Aiyuk on the 2026 49ers roster, his stated preference to go to Washington has been complicated by a social media conflict with Washington quarterback Jayden Daniels.

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