NFL Reinstates 49ers Receiver Brandon Aiyuk, Team Has Two-Week Window for Roster Addition
The NFL has reinstated San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk after he previously left the team. He was removed from the reserve/left squad list, and the team has a two-week exemption to add him to their 53-man roster.
Albany Schenectady Troy, NY, November 9, 2026 — The National Football League (NFL) has reinstated San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. The reinstatement follows Aiyuk’s previous departure from the team.
Aiyuk has been removed from the league’s reserve/left squad list, a procedural step that clears the way for his potential return to active duty. This move signifies a development in his status with the team after he had previously left the organization.
Following his removal from the reserve/left squad list, the San Francisco 49ers now have a specific timeframe to decide on Aiyuk’s future with the team. The league has granted the 49ers a two-week exemption period. During this exemption, the team can officially add Aiyuk to their active 53-man roster.
Details regarding the specific reasons for Aiyuk’s initial departure from the team were not provided in the available information. Similarly, the exact implications for his contract status or any further steps in integrating him back with the team were not detailed.
The current status indicates that Aiyuk is no longer designated as having left the squad. The onus is now on the 49ers management to utilize the two-week window to make a decision about bringing him back onto the active playing roster for upcoming games.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.news10.com, see more information here.
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