Overview
- An NBC Sports Bay Area article alleged Brandon Aiyuk scrubbed 49ers references from Instagram and unfollowed the team, framing his return as uncertain.
- Social media observer Brad Graham disputed the claim, noting Aiyuk’s account had not changed and still linked to his 49ers profile, which SFGATE verified.
- NBC Sports Bay Area later redirected the original URL to a new story focused on Kyle Shanahan’s comments and removed the social-media allegation without a posted correction.
- Shanahan said Monday that Aiyuk is continuing rehab and getting closer but declined to give a return date.
- General manager John Lynch said on Oct. 9 that Aiyuk was on the field, working hard and making strides, reinforcing the team’s message of progress without a timetable.