Tests reveal full extent of 49ers' Aiyuk’s knee injury

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. Steven Bisig-Imagn Images

Tests reveal full extent of 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk’s knee injury

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Steve DelVecchio | Last updated Oct 21, 2024 4:53 PM ET

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk suffered a knee injury during Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Chiefs, and his 2024 season is now over.

Following San Francisco’s 28-18 loss to the Chiefs at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan said Aiyuk was feared to have torn his ACL. Jordan Schultz reported on Monday that tests showed Aiyuk did, in fact, suffer a season-ending injury.

Sources: #49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk suffered a season-ending knee injury on Sunday, tests confirmed. pic.twitter.com/QTedEGNPL7

— Jordan Schultz (@Schultz_Report) October 21, 2024

Aiyuk suffered the knee injury when he was sandwiched between two defenders while making a catch late in the first half. You can see the play here.

After signing a four-year, $120M extension with the 49ers during the offseason, Aiyuk now finishes his season with just 25 catches for 374 yards and no touchdowns.

San Francisco was also without Pro Bowl wide receiver Deebo Samuel on Sunday, who missed the game with an illness. Jauan Jennings was sidelined with a lingering hip injury. Now that Aiyuk is out for the year, it would not be a surprise if the Niners look to acquire a wideout ahead of the Nov. 5 trade deadline.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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