Brandon Aiyuk entered the 2024 NFL season with high expectations, but he will not be able to fulfill them. The wide receiver suffered a torn cruciate ligament that will sideline him for the rest of the year and that San Francisco 49ers Have now decided whether he should be replaced in the near future.

Before the season began, the 49ers had a big problem to solve. Brandon Aiyuk wanted a lucrative contract extensionand after several months of negotiations, he was finally able to secure it.

After this new deal, Aiyuk wanted to prove to everyone that he was worth it. Unfortunately he is suffered a torn cruciate ligament in week 7which will prevent him from playing for the rest of the season.

49ers GM John Lynch talks about the possibility of replacing Brandon Aiyuk

The 2024 season hasn't been kind to the 49ers. Although they entered the election campaign as real competitors, they are currently so faces several battles, mostly regarding Injuries.

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Multiple players, such as Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel and George Kittlecouldn't play all the games. Unfortunately, they have now lost a key weapon for the rest of the season.

Brandon Aiyuk suffered a torn cruciate ligament in week 7 while taking on the Kansas City Chiefs. The wide receiver group has taken a major hit, but it appears there is one There are no plans to replace the former Arizona State player.

John LynchGeneral Manager of the 49ers addressed this topic on Friday. He was was asked if the team had plans to sign another wideoutand as long as he is open to a possible tradeHe is happy with the current team lineup.

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 20: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is hit by Trent McDuffie #22 and Chamarri Conner #27 of the Kansas City Chiefs during the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on October 20, 2024 in Santa Clara. California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

“It won’t be ideal for this week, but We think with Jauan, Deebo, Ricky, Jake, Chris, that group, Ronnie Bell, we have enough thereand we'll see,” Lynch said via 49ersWebzone.com. “We've always – I think our track record has shown it We always go on field visits. We'll always talk on the phone, see what's out there, and If we can improve our team, we will. But I like this group.”

What date is the NFL trade deadline?

If the 49ers want to sign a new wide receiver, they will have to move quickly. Several top wide receivers, such as DeAndre Hopkins and Amari Cooperhave already been traded, so they exist They don't have too many quality options left.

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