Brandon Aiyuk Fantasy Football News | Shark Bites

The San Francisco 49ers have placed WR Brandon Aiyuk on the PUP list, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. He’ll miss at least the four weeks of the season.

Former Kansas City WR Skyy Moore has been traded to the San Francisco 49ers, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Niners HC Kyle Shanahan told reporters Monday that all the team's "ACL guys" -- in the words of The Athletic's Matt Barrows -- are on track to return around Week 6. That includes WR Brandon Aiyuk, of course.

49ers GM John Lynch stated that he "doesn't think" WR Brandon Aiyuk will be cleared for Week 1. Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL last October in Week 7. Week 1 will mark a little over 10 months since sustaining the injury. There has been no official timeline laid out by the team for Aiyuk's return.

Per beat writer Matt Barrows, 49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins is "in position to be the 49ers’ No. 3 or 4 wide receiver and perhaps serve as the team’s primary punt returner.” Teammates have reportedly praised his "maturity and mental sharpness." There’s some appeal here in the deepest of fantasy leagues, especially with San Francisco banged up at WR. Brandon Aiyuk remains without a timetable to return, while Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings have dealt with summer injuries. Ultimately, Watkins is best viewed as a dynasty stash.

According to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner, the 49ers are still unsure when WR Brandon Aiyuk will return. Aiyuk suffered a multi-ligament knee injury back in Week 7 of the 2024 campaign. With WR Deebo Samuel now in Washington, there are plenty of targets available in San Francisco.

49ers WR Jauan Jennings wants a new contract or a trade, a source tells ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jennings is scheduled to make $7.5 million this season, the second of the two-year, $15.4 million deal he signed in May of 2024. Jennings responded to that deal by posting career highs across the board last year: 77 catches, 975 yards, and six TDs.