49ers GM John Lynch Says WR Brandon Aiyuk 'Not Close' to Returning From Injury

49ers GM John Lynch says WR Brandon Aiyuk 'not close' to returning from injury

San Francisco's general manager went on local radio today and gave an injury update on the team's top wide receiver.

49ers say WR Aiyuk 'not close' to return

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is "not close" to returning from the physically unable to perform list, General Manager John Lynch said Thursday.

Troubling update emerges about Brandon Aiyuk's status

Aug 25, 2023; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) before the game against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports Life without Brandon Aiyuk may be the new normal for the San Francisco 49ers. The 49ers star receiver Aiyuk is “not close” to returning to action, general manager John Lynch revealed during an appearance Thursday on KNBR in San Franci…

John Lynch: 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk 'Not Close' To Return

49ers general manager John Lynch said that wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is “not close” to returning to the field from last year’s devastating knee injury. “There’s no absolutes on these things,” said Lynch on Wednesday (via KNBR). “He’s gotta continue to hit markers. He’s tracking well, we’ll be a better team when Brandon’s out there.” Aiyuk tore his ACL and MCL in Week 7 last year, setting him up for a lengthy recovery process that will extend w…

49ers injury updates: George Kittle progressing; Brandon Aiyuk 'not close'

The San Francisco 49ers have once again been hit hard by injuries this season—a storyline all too familiar for the Faithful. Fortunately, the team could soon get a key pass-catching weapon back on the field, while another remains further away from a return. General manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday morning to provide updates on two of the 49ers' biggest offensive stars—tight end George Kittle and wide receiver Br…