Aiyuk Files for Reinstatement as 49ers Weigh Next Move

Brandon Aiyuk has filed for reinstatement from the San Francisco 49ers’ reserve/left squad list, and his agent says the receiver plans to report to the team’s facility Friday afternoon. The 49ers have not announced whether they will keep him, trade him or release him. Aiyuk’s agent, Drew Rosenhaus, told Adam Schefter that Aiyuk was healthy and ready to play. Rosenhaus also said they planned to meet with the team at its facility. Those statements describe Aiyuk’s reported readiness and intended visit; they do not establish that he has been medically cleared to participate in games or that he has reported. Coach Kyle Shanahan said Wednesday he had no expectations about Aiyuk’s return and had mentally moved on from the situation. Asked whether he could envision Aiyuk playing for San Francisco again, Shanahan did not rule it out, saying there were no absolutes. His remarks offered no indication that the team was planning for Aiyuk to resume a role in the offense. General manager John Lynch said Thursday that San Francisco was working with the NFL Management Council to address the case and find a path that works for both sides. He described the situation as fluid and said he...