beef
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Which will be his last year in SF if he doesn't restructure.
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WR Brandon Aiyuk, SF (15 Viewers)
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Big Nate
Footballguy
The injury sucks for both Aiyuk and SF. The timing is even worse, not that there is ever a good time for an injury but it seems so many things have gone wrong.
Aiyuk is still a fantastic receiver and would have been paid whether it was SF or not. SF is better when Aiyuk is playing. He does everything SF asks, including blocking very well.
The SF offense hasn't been hitting on full with CMC out, Deebo in an out as well as Aiyuk holding out and obviously now injured.
Not much else to say here other than Aiyuk is a very very good WR and he's a great fit for this offense. I still think it was the right thing to do to re-sign him and no one can predict a significant knee injury like this. He's only 26 and will be back.
Aiyuk is still a fantastic receiver and would have been paid whether it was SF or not. SF is better when Aiyuk is playing. He does everything SF asks, including blocking very well.
The SF offense hasn't been hitting on full with CMC out, Deebo in an out as well as Aiyuk holding out and obviously now injured.
Not much else to say here other than Aiyuk is a very very good WR and he's a great fit for this offense. I still think it was the right thing to do to re-sign him and no one can predict a significant knee injury like this. He's only 26 and will be back.
ghostguy123
Footballguy
Nah, but the organization should get some sort of salary cap relief
Hankmoody
Footballguy
Only if they insure against it which I tend to doubt.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Would love for him to land in Washington and pair with Daniels, but that would be too good to be true for holders.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
His value will be in the recovery as reports like this come out, but still depreciated. I am trying to package him for a RB right now, so we be curious if anyone has seen any recent trades. I agree about the pick values you mentioned, 1st is too much and a 2nd is too little.
Big Nate
Footballguy
KTC now has a trade "database" - FWIW these are what comes up:
Ayiuk for a (each line is a separate trade):
2026 second
Godwin
Jayden Reed
Matthew Golden + a 2027 second
Downs
Mike Evans
Shakir and a 2026 second
2025 - 2.03
The only 2 I would even take a second to think about are Golden and Downs. I love Godwin, but there us an age gap between these 2.
darksideofoz
Footballguy
might not be helpful to you, but I was offered Aiyuk and Wan'Dale Robinson for Evan Engram in a dynasty league I just joined. 0.5 ppr/0.5 pp1st. start 3 wr, 1te, 2 flex (incl rb).
Aiyuk has an relatively high salary (5th-6th highest WR going into next season). Even considering that, I think this offer is a massive overpay for Engram.
Aiyuk has an relatively high salary (5th-6th highest WR going into next season). Even considering that, I think this offer is a massive overpay for Engram.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
He has two things working against him in the value department. 1) Recovering from injury. 2) After he got on the field after he held out he was not productive..at all. If you do not hold him it is probably worth sniffing around, if you do you are probably stuck unless you are selling at a great discount. I am in the stuck category.
Stuck category as well I suppose, but I am okay with it. I offered him for the 1.09 and was turned down, but not immediately. I am still a believer in the talent. I just saw an opportunity to get a little draft capital, and he’s like my WR5 or 6 on that team.
I think the WR out of the group that Aiyuk is closest to in age is actually Godwin.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Same exact position, Aiyuk is my 6 (very strong 1-5). I would like to turn him into a running back but do not know what a fair swap would be. Not trying to turn this into my issues, just sharing my situation and trying to see if anyone else has had any experience in trading him.
Big Nate
Footballguy
The injury one is the biggest concern for sure. It might take him most of the year to get back to 100%. He will be back "soon" but still might not be 100%. I'm debating to buy now or if his first game or 2 don't go so hot maybe that is a buy window.
I'm not too worried about his slow start after his holdout. He missed a lot of time and he didn't look up to speed yet with the offense. Same thing could happen though coming off injury - how long will it take...
Wingnut
Footballguy
Matt Maiocco (via the Rich Eisen Show) on Brandon Aiyuk:
“He’s making really good progress. Even above and beyond where they expected him to be. He looks very good. The 49ers are very impressed and optimistic about where he is.”
Matt believes the team will pump the breaks on the idea of BA playing in week 1 and have him start the season on PUP but he also said that if he were a betting man, he would pick week 6 at Tampa Bay as the game BA will make his season debut.
“He’s making really good progress. Even above and beyond where they expected him to be. He looks very good. The 49ers are very impressed and optimistic about where he is.”
Matt believes the team will pump the breaks on the idea of BA playing in week 1 and have him start the season on PUP but he also said that if he were a betting man, he would pick week 6 at Tampa Bay as the game BA will make his season debut.
massraider
Footballguy
Wide receiver Jauan Jennings reportedly wants a new 49ers contract or trade from San Francisco
Jauan Jennings wants to be rewarded by the San Francisco 49ers or he wants to be traded to a team who will pay him what he's worth.
www.nbcsportsbayarea.com
Jennings wants new deal or trade.
That is worth keeping an eye on
For what it's worth:
nittanylion
Footballguy
Interesting that Lynch would make a comment like that while they're trying to work things out with Jauan Jennings. Doesn't seem like that helps the 49'ers negotiating position at all...but what do I know?
fatness
Footballguy
Insein
Footballguy
Brandon Aiyuk not close to return.
Footballdaz
Footballguy
It's gonna take him a loooong time to make and impact. Probably not until next year. With Piersal n Jennings( when not hurt) are clicking with whatever QB is chucking the rock..when a healthy Kittle is back,you still have CM to battle for targets.
Waste of bench space this year imo
Waste of bench space this year imo
nittanylion
Footballguy
Great, just great. Enter Demarcus Robinson, and Lucy, calling out to Charlie Brown: "Hey, come kick the football!"
Can't wait to fall for it, again.
Can't wait to fall for it, again.
OrganizedChaos
Footballguy
With this news is he even worth keeping on IR? I have had him since my draft but could use that spot for Evans now. Upcoming bye weeks are about to make decisions tougher all around. Wish they would have provided some type of estimate vs. not close.
RaidersAreOne
Footballguy
Good!
- Pearsall and Jennings owners
- Pearsall and Jennings owners
OrganizedChaos
Footballguy
I was originally expecting around weeks 6 to 8. Based on their lack of specifics, your timeline is definitely more realistic but it could be even worse. Now as I actually have to deal with injuries and heading into bye weeks I am not sure I can have him clogging my IR spot while I have to drop others to deal with said injuries/bye weeks with no relief in sight.
taylormeetstheismann
Footballguy
Getting back on the field is one thing. Being productive enough to start in a fantasy football lineup up is another thing. Unless he’s on the field by about week 8-10, forget it. I’d want to see a decent outing first before I’d trust him in a lineup.
As a Pearsall owner, Yahtzee! But, I’m a Niners fan, so it’s bittersweet.
During the preseason, Shanny suggested a week 6 return. So, this is a major bummer.
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
Just make sure he is ready when he comes back, avoid a setback.
rockaction
Footballguy
He was saying that Aiyuk wasn't close. It did not sound positive.
Taysom Hill, who also had a multi-ligament ACL tear, is 8 years older than Aiyuk, gave him almost a 2 month head start, and he’s returning to play before Aiyuk even seems close to practicing.
SF really should take a long long look at their medical and training staff/setup.
SF really should take a long long look at their medical and training staff/setup.
SeniorVBDStudent
Footballguy
Agree.
Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL on October 20, 2024, during a Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs. Stefon Diggs tore his ACL on October 27, 2024, a non-contact injury during the Texans' Week 8 game.
Diggs started Week 1. This past week he was 6 for 101 suggesting all the ACL surgery rust has been shaken off.
socrates
Footballguy
While not all ACL injuries or surgeries are the same, it does seem a bit curious that Aiyuk is still apparently not close to returning.
Smack Tripper
Footballguy
Anyone holding in FFPC, I think he's dead money
Does Aiyuk even want to play? He did get paid last year, so what’s the motivation?
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
I thought Aiyuk also had MCL?
Wingnut
Footballguy
I googled Taysom Hill vs Aiyuk injury and got this from AI
Based on injury updates from October 2025, Taysom Hill's knee injury was more severe than Brandon Aiyuk's. However, Hill's recovery was much faster, and he was recently activated to play, while Aiyuk's return remains weeks away.
Here is a comparison of Taysom Hill and Brandon Aiyuk's recent knee injuries:
Taysom Hill (Saints)
- Injury severity: In December 2024, Hill suffered a torn ACL and significant additional damage, including all four ligaments of his posterolateral corner (PLC), requiring a partial knee reconstruction.
- Initial prognosis: Due to the extensive damage and his age (35), Hill was initially told a return in 2025 was questionable.
- Recovery: Hill had an impressive recovery and was activated from the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list on October 4, 2025, after missing the first four games of the season.
- Return status: He is eligible to make his 2025 season debut in Week 5 against the New York Giants.
- Injury severity: In Week 7 of the 2024 season, Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL. The San Francisco general manager noted it was a "fairly significant injury" with damage to multiple parts of his knee.
- Initial prognosis: Aiyuk was expected to miss significant time and was placed on the PUP list to start the 2025 season.
- Recovery: As of early October 2025, Aiyuk is progressing without setbacks but is "not close" to returning to action and remains weeks away.
- Return status: The 49ers will be a better team when Aiyuk is back, but they are proceeding cautiously with his recover
King of the Jungle
Footballguy
That is quite telling and interesting. I never had interest in Aiyuk this year, but am surprised and a bit concerned when comparing the two now.
rockaction
Footballguy
It's useless to speculate and he will be back when he is back but Shanahan's updates tell me, I think, way more than I want to know. What is it with San Francisco and their approaches to both injuries and personnel? Remember they couldn't get a hold of Jimmy G, even by phone, for like days on end and had to send somebody to his house to get him to come to their facility for basic ****, like practice? I heard that story and I was thinking most coaches would have had an APB out by Tuesday if you weren't on the field Monday.
At QB? ****.
Something is up here.
A lot to think about with salary cap and if he’s healthy enough to pass physical but for sure won’t be surprised if he’s traded in next few weeks.
A lot to think about with salary cap and if he’s healthy enough to pass physical but for sure won’t be surprised if he’s traded in next few weeks.
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