Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has not played a game in the NFL since October 20, 2024.
As such, his time with the San Francisco 49ers appears to be over, although it remains to be seen where he will head next. While a release has been a common prediction for the 49ers, general manager John Lynch admitted he thinks there’s a “chance” Aiyuk is traded.
“I’ve had some discussions,” Lynch said, via David Bonilla of 49ers WebZone. “Do I think it’s a high probability? Likely no. But is there a chance? Yeah, I think there’s a chance.”
The drama involving Aiyuk has been going on for some time, and the 49ers decided to void his $25 million due for the 2026 season.
The 49ers have also been consistent in the belief of trying to get any value out of Aiyuk, even if it’s just a seventh-round pick in a trade.
The team hopes to be able to find a trade suitor for Aiyuk before or during the 2026 NFL Draft, but Lynch said they will reevaluate if the right move doesn’t come to fruition.
“We’ll focus on our draft. If something happens there, great. If not, we’ll reevaluate it. He’s still a member of this roster right now, and we’ll treat him as such,” Lynch said.
The Washington Commanders are one team that has been linked to Aiyuk, and they also have former 49ers WR Deebo Samuel on the roster.
