San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk dominated offseason headlines. Warning signs of the difficult offseason ahead were visible immedia

San Francisco 49ers star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has social media buzzing after posting a cryptic message on Instagram.

With the exit of Samuel, the status of Brandon Aiyuk has become even more crucial for San Francisco as it looks to tinker with its receiving corps. Aiyuk is still recuperating from ACL and MCL injuries, which limited him to just seven games this season after signing a four-year, $120 million extension in August.

Deebo Samuel may not be the only San Francisco 49ers receiver on the move this offseason. While Samuel has since been traded to the Washington Commanders, general manager John Lynch acknowledged this week that teams have also called the organization regarding the availability of fellow wideout Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco president of football operations and general manager John Lynch provided a positive injury update on star 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk at the 2025 NFL scouting combine. Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL in his right knee in late October versus the Kansas City Chiefs. On Wednesday, Lynch said that Aiyuk's recovery is going well.

According to Michael Baca, digital content editor at the official NFL website, the San Francisco 49ers are open to moving Brandon Aiyuk. "Rapoport adds that those factors of San Francisco wanting to get younger and the team's spending make Aiyuk's situation one to keep an eye on," wrote Baca.