San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has taken a significant step toward returning to the NFL by hiring prominent agent Drew Rosenhaus in an effort to revive his career following a lengthy standoff and a serious knee injury he sustained in October 2024.

Rosenhaus confirmed to ESPN's Adam Schefter that he is actively working to get Aiyuk back on the field. However, Aiyuk's return puts immediate pressure on the organization. According to a report from Schefter on X, the front office faces crucial decisions regarding his roster status: once Aiyuk officially reports back to the 49ers, they will need to decide whether to keep him under his current contract, release him, or find a trade partner before Tuesday’s deadline.

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This development brings his uncertain situation back to the forefront, especially after head coach Kyle Shanahan previously answered “no” in the last month, when asked if injuries in the wide receiver room could lead to a reunion, following Aiyuk's missed mandatory rehabilitation sessions and his subsequent placement on the reserve/left squad list.