Aiyuk reinstated, but Shanahan says 49ers' position is unchanged
The 49ers received a two-week roster exemption after the receiver reported for a physical during the reinstatement process.
Brandon Aiyuk’s return from the 49ers’ reserve/left squad list has not changed the team’s stance on his future, head coach Kyle Shanahan said. The team has maintained that the wide receiver will not play for it again.
Shanahan described the reinstatement as an administrative matter with no effect on the team, according to comments reported by NBCSportsBayArea.com’s Matt Maiocco. He reiterated that his focus remains on the current roster rather than Aiyuk’s effort to resume playing.
As part of the reinstatement process, Aiyuk reported for a physical, after which the 49ers received a two-week roster exemption. The team has a 4 p.m. ET deadline to trade him, and releasing him is also a possibility.
