San Francisco 49ers coach shuts down reunion talks as Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has shut down any possibility of Brandon Aiyuk returning to the team, despite the receiver filing for NFL reinstatement. Aiyuk has alienated the organization through a contentious contract dispute, off-field incidents, and public criticism of the team. While Aiyuk was a productive player, his actions have led the 49ers to move on, with a significant dead-cap hit associated with his release.

• 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has “no expectation” of Brandon Aiyuk returning to the team.
• Aiyuk filed for NFL reinstatement this week with new agent Drew Rosenhaus.
• The organization has no intention of bringing Aiyuk back due to his previous actions.
• Aiyuk’s actions included a contract standoff, a speeding citation, ghosting medical staff, and public criticism of the team and coaches on social media.
• Aiyuk had two consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2022 and 2023, earning Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2023.
• His release leaves San Francisco with a $12.35 million dead-cap hit.