VAST VIEW Brandon Aiyuk Files for NFL Reinstatement, But 49ers May Cut Him Before He Even Walks In
Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement and plans to report to the 49ers' facility Friday, but reports suggest San Francisco could release him before the trade deadline instead.
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Brandon Aiyuk has filed paperwork for reinstatement and is expected to show up at the San Francisco 49ers' facility on Friday, according to Yahoo Sports. The move comes just days before the NFL's trade deadline, adding urgency to the receiver's uncertain future with the team.
Despite the reinstatement filing, Sporting News reports that Aiyuk is unlikely to actually make it back onto the 49ers' active roster, with the team widely expected to cut him before he can rejoin practice. His status has been a lingering storyline for San Francisco heading into a pivotal stretch of the season.
The situation leaves both Aiyuk and the 49ers facing a fast-approaching decision point, with the trade deadline forcing the franchise to settle his future one way or another within days.
Sources: Sporting News · Yahoo Sports · Yahoo Sports
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