Brandon Aiyuk’s time with the San Francisco 49ers continues to look like it’s all but over. He just had an odd post, too, after coach Kyle Shanahan’s comments about him. Aiyuk hasn’t played football for since October 21, 2024, when he suffered a devastating knee injury vs. the Kansas City Chiefs.

It's clear the 49ers are relying on Pearsall to become Aiyuk's successor in the receiving corps — this season and in the future.