The San Francisco 49ers are expected to begin the 2026 season without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk, according to reports. The 28-year-old is described as having likely played his final snap for the team after months of public criticism directed at the organization.
One account says Aiyuk is placed on a “Left Squad List,” a designation that keeps him affiliated with the roster while preventing him from counting under the team’s standard player limits. Other coverage similarly ties his absence to the ongoing public dispute and does not present a resolution ahead of the season.
While both outlets focus on the same timeline and outcome—Aiyuk not participating with the 49ers as the season begins—details are limited, with emphasis largely placed on the public nature of the disagreement and the roster status described in the reporting.
