The NFL reinstated San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk on Monday, Nov. 9, after he reported for a physical, according to the league's transaction wire.
The 49ers received a two-game roster exemption that expires Monday, Nov. 23, after their Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings in Mexico City, ESPN reported. Until then, Aiyuk does not count against the 53-man roster. "It means absolutely nothing to our team," coach Kyle Shanahan said. "I think we got two-week roster exemption and that's all administrative stuff to me."
Aiyuk had been on the reserve/left squad list since December. He and agent Drew Rosenhaus met with the team Friday. The 49ers can release him, try to trade him — the trade deadline is 1 p.m. PT Tuesday — or add him to the roster. NBC Bay Area reported that Aiyuk still owes the team roughly $13 million in bonus forfeiture. Related: Aiyuk’s meeting and the $13 million dispute.