Aiyuk’s Exit and Number 11’s Rise | San Francisco 49ers News

The San Francisco 49ers are officially moving on from wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who’s been placed on Reserve/Left Squad—meaning he’s not getting paid or taking up roster space—and his jersey number, 11, has been given to Demarcus Robinson. Aiyuk was set to receive nearly $25 million in an option bonus on September 1st, but that’s now off the table. GM John Lynch bluntly called Aiyuk “kind of not on our roster,” while Aiyuk himself declared back in July he wouldn’t return or do business with the team again, though he said he’s focused on getting back on the field. Since tearing his ACL in 2024 after just seven games, Aiyuk hasn’t played, and tensions have escalated amid rumors about his behavior—raising questions about whether this could be the end of his career. Both sides appear entrenched, and fans are watching closely as the season approaches. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a3c31b140f06602a