Roddy White questions 49ers’ handling of Brandon Aiyuk as receiver's future in San Francisco remains unclear

Brandon Aiyuk’s unresolved status remained one of the lingering questions as the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp, with the team offering no update and the next move seemingly left to the wide receiver.Aiyuk remains in limbo on the reserve/left squad list, where he has been since the end of 2025. After missing all of last season amid a lengthy standoff with the Niners, the All-Pro wide receiver would likely need to apply to the NFL for reinstatement to begin a potential return in 2026.He could also move the process forward by reporting to training camp or informing the 49ers that he plans to report.
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Brandon Aiyuk’s unresolved status remained one of the lingering questions as the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp, with the team offering no update and the next move seemingly left to the wide receiver.Aiyuk remains in limbo on the reserve/left squad list, where he has been since the end of 2025. After missing all of last season amid a lengthy standoff with the Niners, the All-Pro wide receiver would likely need to apply to the NFL for reinstatement to begin a potential return in 2026.He could also move the process forward by reporting to training camp or informing the 49ers that he plans to report. Aiyuk’s situation with the 49ers has been strained for roughly a year.CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMThe dispute appeared to reach a boiling point last July, when San Francisco voided the remaining guaranteed money in his contract after he failed to participate in rehab work for the torn ACL, MCL and meniscus in his right knee.Aiyuk has appeared to reference the uncertainty around his future with the 49ers in multiple social media posts, only adding to the chatter surrounding the matter. Former NFL wide receiver Roddy White is among the latest sports figures to weigh in.White argued the 49ers mishandled Aiyuk’s path back from injury and may have complicated any potential effort to move him."I think this situation has been handled wrongly by the 49ers," White told Hard Rock Bet.
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- Brandon Aiyuk’s unresolved status remained one of the lingering questions as the San Francisco 49ers opened training camp, with the team offering no update and the next move seemingly left to the wide receiver.Aiyuk remains in limbo on the reserve/left squad list, where he has been since the end of 2025. After missing all of last season amid a lengthy standoff with the Niners, the All-Pro wide receiver would likely need to apply to the NFL for reinstatement to begin a potential return in 2026.He could also move the process forward by reporting to training camp or informing the 49ers that he plans to report.
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Roddy White questions 49ers’ handling of Brandon Aiyuk as receiver's future in San Francisco remains unclear
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