Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus as he seeks an NFL return

Sport · First reported 2 Nov, 22:58 · Updated 01:25

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Brandon Aiyuk has hired agent Drew Rosenhaus while pursuing a return to the NFL. Aiyuk has not played since injuring his knee in October 2024, and formal league reinstatement is required before the 49ers can cut or trade him.

Aiyuk signed with Drew Rosenhaus on Monday, according to the report; a second report also says he hired Rosenhaus as he eyes a comeback.
The reports say Aiyuk has not played in an NFL game since October 2024; the Fox article specifies that he injured his knee against Kansas City that month.
The Fox article says Aiyuk must be formally reinstated by the league before San Francisco can cut or trade him.

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Key facts

Agent: Drew Rosenhaus; Aiyuk signed with him on Monday.
Last NFL game: October 20, 2024, according to the Daily Caller snippet.
Contract guarantees: The 49ers voided roughly $27 million in guarantees in July 2025, Fox reports.
Reported prerequisite: Formal league reinstatement is needed before the 49ers can cut or trade Aiyuk.
2023 receiving yards: Aiyuk recorded 1,342 receiving yards in 2023, Fox reports.