Brandon Aiyuk meets with 49ers in Santa Clara after year-long absence

Brandon Aiyuk, who has been estranged from the San Francisco 49ers for more than a year, resurfaced Friday for a meeting with team officials in Santa Clara, according to eastbaytimes.com. Instead of meeting at Levi's Stadium, the discussion took place at the 49ers' corporate offices on Great America Parkway, a block away from the stadium.

Aiyuk, accompanied by his agent Drew Rosenhaus, spent over an hour in talks with the team. Afterward, Aiyuk said he is feeling healthy and fully recovered from a knee injury that sidelined his career for nearly two years. He expressed his readiness to return to the NFL.

The 49ers did not comment on the meeting's outcome, and Rosenhaus indicated that negotiations are ongoing. Coach Kyle Shanahan stated he was indifferent to the situation and had no information about what might happen next with Aiyuk's status on the team.

This meeting marks a significant development in a saga that has kept local fans and media attentive, as Aiyuk's future with the 49ers remains uncertain. The team prepares for an upcoming game against the Raiders, while the player seeks reinstatement to professional football.