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John Lynch Doubts Brandon Aiyuk Will Return This Season as 49ers Hit Bye

Lynch’s update highlights a prolonged PUP stint after knee surgery plus an earlier voiding of 2026 guarantees, pushing attention toward offseason decisions.

LANDOVER, MARYLAND - NOVEMBER 02: Jayden Daniels #5 of the Washington Commanders rolls out of the pocket against the Seattle Seahawks at Northwest Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Landover, Maryland.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk of the San Francisco 49ers warms up prior to an NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field on Oct. 10, 2024, in Seattle.
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Overview

  • On KNBR, GM John Lynch said Aiyuk playing in 2025 is "hopeful" rather than realistic, noting, "I wish it were a little bit more than that."
  • Aiyuk remains on the PUP list with no practice window opened following ACL, MCL and meniscus reconstruction from October 2024.
  • The 49ers voided Aiyuk’s 2026 guarantees in July, including roughly a $24.9 million option bonus, after reports of missed meetings, and he declined to file a grievance.
  • San Francisco is 9-4 entering its bye, with targets shifting to George Kittle and Jauan Jennings, while Brock Purdy said the situation is "all gray" for players.
  • ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler has floated Washington as a possible offseason fit and early mock drafts speculate on receiver replacements such as Washington’s Denzel Boston.