# George Kittle’s blunt 8-word reaction to Brandon Aiyuk return to 49ers

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/george-kittles-blunt-8-word-reaction-to-brandon-aiyuk-return-to-49ers/
- Published: 2026-11-06T05:14:05+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/george-kittle-reaction-brandon-aiyuk-49ers-return/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- Kittle questioned whether Aiyuk would reach the 49ers’ facility.
- Aiyuk has been away from the team for over two years.
- A warrant and the team’s stance cloud his return.

## Summary

George Kittle cast doubt on whether Brandon Aiyuk would make it into the 49ers’ facility on Friday, responding to a question about the receiver’s expected return with a wry, evasive comment. The exchange highlights the uncertainty surrounding Aiyuk’s attempt to resume his NFL career after a prolonged dispute with San Francisco.

Aiyuk, 28, has been away from the team for more than two years and has not played since a season-ending injury against Kansas City in Week 7 of 2024. He hired agent Drew Rosenhaus and filed to be reinstated, but an outstanding Santa Clara misdemeanor warrant could complicate his arrival. Coach Kyle Shanahan’s remarks suggest the 49ers may not plan to bring him back into the offence, leaving a release or trade as possible outcomes.

## Coverage

- [New York Post: George Kittle’s blunt 8-word reaction to Brandon Aiyuk return to 49ers](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/george-kittle-reaction-brandon-aiyuk-49ers-return/)
- [New York Post: Brandon Aiyuk’s agent reacts to impending 49ers reunion as saga takes shocking turn](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/brandon-aiyuk-agent-49ers-reunion-saga/)
- [New York Post: Brandon Aiyuk owes 49ers $13M as NFL return comes with complications](https://nypost.com/2026/11/05/sports/brandon-aiyuk-reportedly-owes-49ers-13m-as-nfl-return-looms/)

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