Brandon Aiyuk
NFL player. Position: WR. Team: SF.
Quick Facts
- Position: WR
- Team: SF (San Francisco 49ers)
- Bye week (2026): 8
- FantasyPros PPR rank (pulled 2026-05-21): 166
2026 Outlook
At 28 years old, Aiyuk could be a trade target for teams seeking veteran WR depth. Over six seasons, he has recorded 294 catches for 4,305 yards and 25 TDs, establishing himself as a reliable No. 2 option. The San Francisco 49ers recently voided his contract guarantees and signed Mike Evans, suggesting they're moving on. (per [[Examining 2 wide receivers the Falcons could trade for in 2026]])
The Falcons are mentioned as a potential landing spot for Aiyuk, where he would upgrade the depth beyond Drake London. Per Bleacher Report, acquiring Aiyuk "on the cheap" would make Atlanta a stronger NFC South contender—the division is wide-open with all four teams having legitimate title chances. Aiyuk has spent his last two years in San Francisco seeking a new home after the 49ers extended him four years in 2024 and later voided guarantees, triggering tension. (per [[Examining 2 Wide Receivers the Falcons Could Trade For in 2026]])
Role / Depth Chart
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Injury Status
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Recent News
- 2026-04-27 — Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings From NFL Draft Round 1 ([[Fantasy Football Rookie Rankings From NFL Draft Round 1]])
- 2026-03-13 — 2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for remaining free agents ([[2026 NFL free agency: Best team fits for remaining free agents]])
- 2026-05-22 — Examining 2 wide receivers the Falcons could trade for in 2026 ([[Examining 2 wide receivers the Falcons could trade for in 2026]])
- 2026-05-21 — 2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks ([[2026 NFL offseason: AFC teams' best and worst deals, picks]])
- 2026-04-27 — 5 rookie landing spots that moved the needle for fantasy football after the 2026 NFL Draft ([[5 rookie landing spots that moved the needle for fantasy football after the 2026 NFL Draft]])
- 2026-04-25 — 2026 Fantasy Rookie Wide Receiver Profiles: Pre-Draft Tiers ([[2026 Fantasy Rookie Wide Receiver Profiles: Pre-Draft Tiers]])
- 2026-05-13 — Malik Nabers among early favorites for NFL Comeback Player of the Year ([[Malik Nabers among early favorites for NFL Comeback Player of the Year]])
- 2026-02-26 — Fantasy Football Bounceback Candidates for 2026 - FTN (For The Numbers) ([[Fantasy Football Bounceback Candidates for 2026 - FTN (For The Numbers)]])
- 2026-03-24 — 2026 NFL Draft Team Needs & Predictions: Commanders (2026) ([[2026 NFL Draft Team Needs & Predictions: Commanders (2026)]])
- 2026-02-25 — 15 Early Overvalued & Undervalued Players (2026 Fantasy Football) ([[15 Early Overvalued & Undervalued Players (2026 Fantasy Football)]])
Open Questions
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