Overview
- General manager John Lynch praised Aiyuk’s rapid healing from October’s ACL and MCL reconstruction, highlighting his agility at minicamp
- Coach Kyle Shanahan outlined a phased rehab plan that keeps Aiyuk in controlled on-field sessions until he earns full clearance
- San Francisco committed $120 million over five years to Aiyuk last August, resolving last year’s contract dispute and reinforcing his role
- Aiyuk will open training camp on the Physically Unable To Perform list, making him unavailable for at least the first month of the regular season
- Trading Deebo Samuel and injuries or suspensions to other receivers have left the 49ers’ wideout depth under scrutiny