Brandon Aiyuk's Return Delayed as 49ers Decline to Open Practice Window

Star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is not yet ready to return to the field, as San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed his 21-day practice window will not be opened this week. This announcement comes nearly two weeks after Shanahan initially indicated Aiyuk was close to returning. Aiyuk remains on the reserve/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, continuing his recovery from ACL and MCL tears sustained on October 20, 2024, during a game against the Chiefs. Despite the 49ers stating he is "making progress" in his rehabilitation, it has been over a year since his injury, and he has not yet returned to practice. The 49ers will have their off week in Week 14. Aiyuk had consecutive 1,000-yard seasons in 2022 and 2023, but played only seven games in 2024, finishing with 25 catches for 374 yards.