Before Brandon Aiyuk can force his release, he must apply for reinstatement
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list and must file paperwork with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated. Aiyuk has expressed a desire to join the Washington Commanders if released by San Francisco. He has not yet filed the necessary documentation to exit the list.
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Reports confirm Aiyuk has not filed the required reinstatement paperwork to facilitate a move to the Commanders.
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Brandon Aiyuk Must Apply for Reinstatement to Force 49ers Release
confidence 90%Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is currently on the reserve/left squad list and must file paperwork with Commissioner Roger Goodell to be reinstated. Aiyuk has expressed a desire to join the Washington Commanders if released by San Francisco. He has not yet filed the necessary documentation to exit the list.
What's confirmed:
- Brandon Aiyuk is on the reserve/left squad list for the San Francisco 49ers.
- Aiyuk must apply to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell for reinstatement to be removed from the left squad list.
- Aiyuk has not filed the paperwork required for reinstatement.
- Aiyuk has stated he would sign with the Washington Commanders tomorrow if the 49ers cut him.
- Aiyuk has not had an agent since November 2025.
Still unconfirmed:
- Adam Schefter expects the 49ers to release Aiyuk when camp starts.
- Aiyuk called former agent Ryan Williams and GM John Lynch creepy predators and weirdoes in a YouTube video.
- Aiyuk's claim of being unrepresented contradicts NFLPA records.
- George Kittle wished luck to whoever trades for Aiyuk.