San Francisco 49ers coach shuts down reunion talks as Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement

Kyle Shanahan says he has "no expectation" of Brandon Aiyuk returning to the 49ers despite the receiver's reinstatement filing with Drew Rosenhaus.

San Francisco 49ers coach shuts down reunion talks as Brandon Aiyuk seeks NFL reinstatement

TL;DR

  • 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan has "no expectation" of Brandon Aiyuk returning to the team.
  • Aiyuk filed for NFL reinstatement this week with new agent Drew Rosenhaus.
  • The organization has no intention of bringing Aiyuk back due to his previous actions.
  • Aiyuk's actions included a contract standoff, a speeding citation, ghosting medical staff, and public criticism of the team and coaches on social media.
  • Aiyuk had two consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 2022 and 2023, earning Second-Team All-Pro honors in 2023.
  • His release leaves San Francisco with a $12.35 million dead-cap hit.