Overview

• Brandon Aiyuk took to his YouTube channel on June 23 to reveal that the team discussed trading him while he was on pain medication and immobilized by knee surgery.
• Aiyuk suffered ACL, MCL and meniscus tears in Week 7 of 2024 and is set to start 2025 on the Physically Unable to Perform list with a projected return around Week 6 at 80% capacity.
• General Manager John Lynch described Aiyuk’s recovery as “tremendous,” underscoring the 49ers’ commitment to his long-term role in the offense.
• Sports analyst Larry Krueger has floated a potential swap for Commanders receiver Terry McLaurin, though the 49ers have not indicated any formal trade discussions.
• With Aiyuk sidelined, 2024 first-round pick Ricky Pearsall is primed to assume a larger role opposite Jauan Jennings in San Francisco’s passing game.