The 49ers' fears were therefore well-founded. Out with injury in his team's defeat against the Chiefs in week 7, Brandon Aiyuk (WR, 49ers) is officially out for the rest of the season. Medical tests confirmed that the recipient suffered a torn ligament in his right knee.
For the 49ers attack, this is another considerable loss since it already had to deal without its dual-threat running back Christian McCaffrey, suffering from tendinitis in both Achilles tendons.
Aiyuk had been at the heart of a soap opera during the 2024 offseason. A time announced on departure due to contractual discussions that were too slow for his liking, the star receiver finally signed a four-year contract for an amount of 120 million dollar.
As for the San Francisco receiver squad, his absence should give Jauan Jennings but also rookie Ricky Pearsall the opportunity to express himself more in the aerial game.
