49ers GM John Lynch states obvious on Brandon Aiyuk
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While the 49ers eliminate a Brandon Aiyuk 2026 comeback, coach Kyle Shanahan’s immediate focus is on replacing Robert Saleh at defensive coordinator, likely with Gus Bradley.
Six years of Brandon Aiyuk as a 49er featured highlight-reel grabs, touchdowns, a contract holdout, a major injury and final season littered with negative headlines. It is now over, General Manager John Lynch all but confirmed in his end-of-season press conference Wednesday.
The 49ers would prefer to get something back for Brandon Aiyuk, and the Titans have now emerged as a potential trade partner.