Aiyuk was placed on the physically unable to perform list when training camp opened last month. The former first-round pick is recovering from a torn ACL and MCL he suffered in Week 7 against the Kansas City Chiefs during the 2024 season. If Aiyuk starts the regular season on the PUP list, he'd be required to miss at least four games.

John Lynch isn't confident San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will play in their Week 1 game against the Seattle Seahawks.

The San Francisco 49ers reached Super Bowl LVIII, losing 25-22 to the Kansas City Chiefs, but didn't come close to last year's Super Bowl LIX as they missed the playoffs. The 49ers are hoping for a bounce-back season under bright-minded head coach Kyle Shanahan,