Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is slated to return to the San Francisco 49ers' team facility on Friday afternoon, accompanied by his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Rosenhaus confirmed the impending meeting in a statement to NFL insider Adam Schefter.
Aiyuk has been absent from team activities for over a year, last playing for the 49ers in a Week 7 game against the Kansas City Chiefs in October 2024. His dissatisfaction with the team and subsequent absence were previously expressed on social media, with Aiyuk attributing his situation to the organization.
After starting the season on the Reserve/Left Squad list, Aiyuk is now reportedly seeking a return to the NFL. The 49ers have several potential avenues for resolving the situation, including welcoming Aiyuk back, releasing him, or trading him. However, the report notes that Aiyuk's return might be complicated by an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Northern California. Further details regarding the circumstances are expected to emerge following Friday's meeting.