Aiyuk suffered a torn ACL and MCL in October and has been steadily working his way back after undergoing surgery to repair the extensive damage in his knee. The team remains encouraged by his progress.
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"He went down there to Dr. Neal ElAttrache last week," general manager John Lynch said on Monday. "I'm not going to get into timelines and all that, but he did very well. We're pleased with Brandon's progress. He has been working hard and has gotten good reviews from Dr. ElAttrache."
Head coach Kyle Shanahan echoed that sentiment on Tuesday, declining to speculate on a return date.
"I don't know. I mean, it's too early to tell," Shanahan said. "I mean, the goal is always early. You hope to have it right away, but we're told that by his doctor and everything, there's a chance, but it's too early in the process."
Aiyuk has been the subject of trade speculation since signing a lucrative contract extension ahead of last season. However, with his roster bonus due on Tuesday, he will likely remain with the 49ers in 2025.
Before his injury, Aiyuk struggled, catching just 25 passes for 374 yards and no touchdowns in seven games. Now, coming off a major knee injury, he could face limitations when he eventually returns.
As for a potential timeline, Shanahan kept it simple, saying, "We'll see as we get closer to training camp what that looks like."
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