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Brandon Aiyuk Progressing in Rehab, Set to Start Camp on PUP List

He is expected to miss the first four games as the team manages a thin receiver corps following offseason moves

San Francisco 49ers’ Deebo Samuel Sr. (1) celebrates with teammate Brandon Aiyuk (11) after scoring a touchdown in the second quarter of their NFL game against the New York Jets at Levi’s Stadium on Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. (Jane Tyska/Bay Area News Group)
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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