Sports · November 2, 2026
Brandon Aiyuk hires Drew Rosenhaus, wants to play again
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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent, signaling a potential return to the NFL. Aiyuk has been on the team's reserve/left squad list since late 2025 following a period of absence from team activities and a public dispute with the organization. Rosenhaus, a prominent and prolific sports agent, is reportedly working on returning the two-time 1,000-yard receiver to active play as the trade deadline approaches.
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Reported by multiple outlets
- Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his agent.
- The hiring was reported on Monday by Adam Schefter.
- Rosenhaus stated he is working on getting Aiyuk back to work and playing in the NFL.
Reported by only some outlets
- The New York Post reports Aiyuk claimed he had been without an agent since November 2025 after firing Ryan Williams, though Pro Football Talk noted in June that the termination process may not have been officially completed.
- The 49ers placed Aiyuk on the reserve/left team list in December 2025 due to non-participation in team activities, according to the New York Post.
- Aiyuk tore his ACL in 2024.
- Yahoo Sports notes the move comes ahead of the NFL trade deadline.
Confirmed
- Brandon Aiyuk has hired Drew Rosenhaus as his new agent.
- The hiring was confirmed to Adam Schefter of ESPN.
Reported
- Aiyuk has been at war with the 49ers organization and on the reserve/left team list since December 2025. (New York Post)
- Aiyuk had never officially completed the process to fire his previous agent, Ryan Williams. (NBC Sports)
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