Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus as he tries to resume an NFL career that has been on hold since the 2024 season.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the move Monday, giving the San Francisco 49ers receiver new representation as his playing future remains unresolved.
Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus for representation, and the agent said that he is “working on getting him back to work and playing again in the NFL.” pic.twitter.com/qFtuAYajOx
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) November 2, 2026
The report establishes that Aiyuk now has an agent pursuing a return. It does not announce a trade, a release or an agreement with another team, and it provides no date for his next game.
Those distinctions matter because Aiyuk remains on San Francisco’s reserve/left squad list. He must apply for reinstatement before resuming his career.
Aiyuk has not played since suffering a knee injury in 2024. Rosenhaus’ involvement gives the situation a new development, but the receiver still has to resolve his status before the discussion can move from a possible comeback to a return to the field.
Why Aiyuk’s status with the 49ers still matters
General manager John Lynch explained the team’s position in August. Asked about Aiyuk’s status and a potential payment, Lynch confirmed that the receiver remained on the reserve/left squad list and that the money was on hold.
Aiyuk did not occupy a spot on the 53-man roster. That helps explain why the situation could remain unresolved without San Francisco having to clear an active-roster spot.
The two sides have had a complicated history. During the summer of 2024, the 49ers allowed Aiyuk to negotiate with potential trade partners before ultimately keeping him.
San Francisco then announced a four-year extension that August. At the time, the deal followed the best season of Aiyuk’s career.
Aiyuk’s comeback bid follows a lengthy absence
Aiyuk earned second-team All-Pro honors in 2023 after catching 75 passes for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns. His receiving yardage ranked seventh in the NFL, and his 17.9 yards per catch ranked second.
The following season ended with 25 catches for 374 yards in seven games.
That gap between his established production and his lengthy absence is central to any potential comeback. His All-Pro season demonstrates what he previously brought to an offense; it does not establish what workload he could handle now.
Monday’s report did not include a medical update or identify a team prepared to acquire him. The next meaningful development would be a change in his roster status or concrete reporting on a transaction.
For now, Rosenhaus has confirmed the goal, while the route back remains unsettled.
