Brandon Aiyuk Health, Injury Updates & History

As he recovers from a torn ACL and MCL sustained in Week 7 of last season, he has been placed on the...

Projected by HC Shanahan to return to the field Week 6 as he progresses back from his ACL and MCL tear

Placed on the PUP list to start camp, Aiyuk is rehabbing a torn ACL and MCL in his right knee that ended his 2024 season, his recovery has been encouraging with GM John Lynch praising his effort and calling his progress incredible, no firm return timeline yet and unlikely to play in the season opener, but expected to take a leading role in the 49ers' receiving corps once healthy, especially with Deebo Samuel now in Washington

Tests on Aiyuk's knee revealed a season-ending knee injury, the exact nature of the injury as far as which ligaments were affected were not released by the team, but his season is done, we speculated a possible ACL injury as well as MCL sprain

Hit high on right thigh, significant injury to his right knee with some likely ligament damage, a hit reminiscent of Rashee Rice but different, worry for MCL tear and potential bone bruise injury, unlikely to return today, IR potential, pending MRI to determine severity

Will play in W4 - was limited in practice all week after missing W3 with left shoulder injury

Now officially active for W4, expect him to be effective but will be cautious when taking hits - Missed W3 and is now LP in practice - by video, suffered a left AC joint sprain on his 1st catch of the game - was evaluated after 2nd catch and returned to the game

Missed W3 and is now LP in practice - by video, suffered a left AC joint sprain on his 1st catch of the game - was evaluated after 2nd catch and returned to the game - better chance to play in W4 against the Cardinals

Ruled out for TNF matchup against Giants - by video, suffered a left AC joint sprain on his 1st catch of the game - was evaluated after 2nd catch and returned to the game - better chance to play in W4 against the Cardinals

Even if he's active fantasy owners should consider sitting Aiyuk this week - will officially be a “gametime decision” for Thursday's game - DNP, LP in practice this week but may not be big part of game plan - by video, suffered a left AC joint sprain on his 1st catch of the game - was evaluated after 2nd catch and returned to the game, potentially after receiving a numbing injection