John Lynch Signals Brandon Aiyuk Has Played His Last Snap With 49ers
By Niners Faithful Staff | Independent 49ers Coverage
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch strongly suggested Wednesday morning that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has played his final snap with the organization.
Speaking to reporters, Lynch said:
“I think it’s safe to say Brandon Aiyuk has played his last snap with the 49ers.”
Why the 49ers Are Moving On
Beyond injuries and contract uncertainty, a breakdown in communication played a significant role in the 49ers’ decision to move on from Brandon Aiyuk.
Speaking to reporters during Wednesday morning’s media session, head coach Kyle Shanahan revealed that contact with Aiyuk abruptly stopped — not just for him, but for the entire organization.
“I would say the last time it stopped for me was when I tried to get a hold of him and couldn’t. Tried a couple more times and couldn’t. And that matched everyone else who tried to get a hold of him and couldn’t. There’s not much of an explanation because it’s hard for us and anyone else to understand. That’s why it’s something I’ve never seen in 22 years of coaching.”
Shanahan’s comments offer rare insight into the internal confusion surrounding Aiyuk’s absence and underscore how unusual the situation became as the 2025 season and subsequent offseason unfolded.
Combined with the team’s salary-cap pressures and the wide receiver’s prolonged absence from football activities, the loss of communication appears to have solidified the organization’s decision to close the chapter on Aiyuk’s tenure in San Francisco.
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