Lynch didn't mince words when asked about Aiyuk's future in San Francisco.
49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk tore his ACL last season and spent the offseason rehabbing the injury.placed on the reserved/left squad list , which ended any hope of a return to the field for San Francisco.
The 49ers voided the guaranteed money in his 2026 contract, leading many to read between the lines on the veteran's future with the franchise. General manager John Lynch put an end to all speculation on Wednesday, when he gave a definitive update on Aiyuk's future with San Francisco. "I think it's safe to say he's played his last snap with the 49ers," Lynch said in his season ending press conference,Aiyuk will either be traded or cut this offseason. The 27-year-old has 294 career receptions for 4,305 yards and 25 touchdowns. His last healthy season was in 2023, and it was a career-year. He hauled in 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven scores. It's by far his high water mark in receiving yards.Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.
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