Agent Drew Rosenhaus Gets Brandon Aiyuk Reinstated After 11 Months on Reserve List
The 49ers have a two-game exemption to trade or release the wide receiver, who has not played since October 2024.
By Robert Ward ·
Brandon Aiyuk spent 11 months on the San Francisco 49ers reserve/injured list before agent Drew Rosenhaus intervened. Rosenhaus took on the case just two weeks ago. The move has already changed the team player dynamic. Aiyuk reported for a physical and the NFL reinstated him on Monday.
The 49ers received a two-game roster exemption from the league. This window allows the club to either trade Aiyuk or release him. The organization has no intention of adding him back to the active roster. Head coach Kyle Shanahan told reporters on Monday that the reinstatement means absolutely nothing to the team.
Rosenhaus arranged a meeting between Aiyuk and the 49ers at the club's business offices last week. The session lasted approximately 75 minutes. Media observed the gathering from the ground and via helicopter overflight. It remains unclear if Aiyuk agreed to refund past bonus money. The 49ers reportedly wanted that money back or a trade for what they viewed as minimal performance returns.
Aiyuk has not played an NFL game since October 2024. He suffered multiple ligament and meniscus tears in his right knee at that time. With Rosenhaus representing him, the wide receiver appears likely to secure a roster spot with another club in the coming months. This outcome reverses a stagnant period where the player and team maintained a hostile relationship.
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