Brandon Aiyuk landing spots: 4 potential fits for WR with 'likely' release from 49ers
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Key points
- For context: - Aiyuk’s 1,342 yards ranked 6th in the NFL - Aiyuk’s 105 targets ranked 30th in the NFL Brandon Aiyuk was just entering his prime in 2023, I believe he’s going to get another chance He’s only 28..
- Here are four landing spots that could make sense for Aiyuk as he looks to pick his NFL career back up.
- Brandon Aiyuk’s last healthy season: - 75 Receptions - 1,342 Yards - 7 TD’s This was in 2023, on just 105 targets Aiyuk put up 1,342 yards..
And on Tuesday, Mike Florio reported that it's "likely" Aiyuk will soon be cut by the 49ers, allowing him to sign with any team.
After months of injury recovery, then being placed on the reserve/left squad list as he went through a contract dispute and other off-the-field issues with the 49ers, Aiyuk was finally reinstated to the team on Monday.
Additional details
- — Austin Abbott (@AustinAbbott) November 7, 2026 Los Angeles Rams Yesterday, Sean McVay told reporters that star wide receiver Puka Nacua will likely be placed on IR with an MCL and PCL sprain in his right leg, sidelining him for at least a month.
- Expecting Aiyuk to immediately be the version of himself that finished with over 1,200 yards in 2023 is unrealistic, especially considering he hasn't even been in an NFL facility in months.
- But if Aiyuk can ramp back up a bit for a few weeks, by the tail end of the season, he could be a field-stretching weapon for Mahomes, averaging 14.6 yards per catch in his career.
- Even with Nacua and Adams healthy, Aiyuk's big-play ability could make for a nice fit — and perhaps he'd want the opportunity to face the 49ers on Dec.
- Brandon Aiyuk hasn't played an NFL snap since October 2024.
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