Shockwaves in San Francisco: 49ers GM John Lynch Drops Bombshell on Brandon Aiyuk’s Future with the Team

Well, folks, it’s been a long, winding road for Brandon Aiyuk and the San Francisco 49ers—15 months since we last saw him don that familiar red and gold on the field. Now, in a moment that’s more a whisper than a shout, general manager John Lynch has pulled back the curtain, confirming what many suspected: the curtain has fallen on Aiyuk’s chapter with the Niners. There’s a bittersweet finality in Lynch’s words—“played his last snap”—and if you’ve been watching this saga unfold, you know this was hardly unexpected. The gridiron’s a tough business, and sometimes, even the most promising journeys reach their end. Stick with me here; this story’s still evolving, and there’s more to unravel. LEARN MORE

It’s been 15 months since wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk played in a game for the San Francisco 49ers. Their divorce has felt inevitable, and general manager John Lynch confirmed it Wednesday.

“I think it’s safe to say he’s played his last snap with the 49ers,” Lynch told reporters in his end-of-season news conference, according to The Athletic’s Matt Barrows.

This story is being updated.