GM John Lynch relayed Monday that Aiyuk, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee in October, met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache last week and got "good reviews" in terms of the progress he's made in his recovery, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. That said, there is still no concrete timetable for Aiyuk's return to action. Either way, Lynch noted that despite recent trade speculation, he expects the 2020 first-rounder -- who the 49ers signed to a four-year, $120 million extension last August -- to remain with the team this coming season. Due a $22.85 million bonus Tuesday, Aiyuk recorded 25 catches (on 47 targets) for 374 yards in seven games prior to his injury, and, once he's fully healthy, he'll be in line to headline a San Francisco WR corps that no longer includes Deebo Samuel. For now, the top available options behind Aiyuk are Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson.
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name GP CMP ATT CMP% YDS YDS/G TD INT SACK SYL RTG J. Dobbs,QB2324768.1%361180.52222887.3D. Samuel Sr.,WR15000.0%00.000140.0B. Allen,QB3173056.7%19966.3122260.3R. Pearsall,WR11010.0%00.0000039.6B. Purdy,QB1530045565.9%3,864257.620123115696.1Rushing
name GP CAR YDS AVG LNG YDS/G TD FUM LST FD J. Dobbs,QB29242.7812.02252K. Vaughn,RB3242.031.30000D. Samuel Sr.,WR15421363.2139.112165K. Juszczyk,FB175265.2141.51111J. Cowing,WR15177.070.50200B. Allen,QB3341.361.30200R. Pearsall,WR1134515.0394.10001J. Mason,RB121537895.23865.8333137B. Purdy,QB15663234.91621.5571333I. Guerendo,RB16844205.07626.343718P. Taylor Jr.,RB13391834.72914.110311C. McCaffrey,RB4502024.01950.5011112Receiving
name GP REC TGTS YDS AVG TD LNG YDS/G YAC FD G. Kittle,TE1578941,1061484373.7522.050J. Jennings,WR15771139751364565.0238.047T. Taylor,WR21111110115.52.00E. Saubert,TE1711149791175.735.05D. Samuel Sr.,WR1551816701337644.7421.028J. Brendel,OL170020020.12.00K. Juszczyk,FB1719312001123611.893.08B. Willis,TE100200000.00.00J. Cowing,WR154680200415.326.03R. Pearsall,WR1131464001334636.4114.019J. Mason,RB1211149180247.659.05R. Bell,WR92622110122.42.02C. Conley,WR1561276130235.119.03B. Aiyuk,WR725473741505353.4107.019I. Guerendo,RB161516152100409.5107.07D. Puni,OL1700-3003-0.2-3.00P. Taylor Jr.,RB133112580121.919.02C. McCaffrey,RB415191461003036.598.06Defense
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumblesname GP SOLO AST TOTAL SACK SCKYDS TFL PD INT TD FF FR FTD C. Ward, CB12 38 16 54 0 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 0 T. McGill, DT1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. McCloud, CB8 4 6 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 A. Barrett, DL3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 L. Floyd, DL17 25 17 42 8.5 40 8 1 0 0 1 0 0 D. Campbell Sr., LB13 44 35 79 0 0 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 K. Givens, DL8 6 5 11 3.5 7.5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Kittle, TE15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Green, CB17 40 20 60 0 0 0 13 1 0 1 0 0 K. Davis, DT3 1 2 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 E. Anderson, DL12 13 11 24 1 2 2 0 0 0 1 1 0 J. Jennings, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Hargrave, DL3 4 3 7 1 9 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Elliott, DL15 12 7 19 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Robinson, LB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Collins, DL17 20 13 33 5 36.5 5 0 0 0 0 2 0 E. Saubert, TE17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 S. Okuayinonu, DL16 25 10 35 3 15 6 1 0 0 1 0 0 I. Yiadom, CB17 36 8 44 0 0 0 6 1 0 1 1 0 R. Beal Jr., DL14 6 5 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Bethune, LB11 0 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 C. Heck, OL2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Brown, SAF17 48 29 77 0 0 3 6 1 0 0 0 0 D. Samuel Sr., WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 B. Willis, TE10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 F. Warner, LB17 76 55 131 1 0 5 7 2 0 4 0 0 A. Banks, OL13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Graham, LB8 2 4 6 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Mahoney, SAF3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Luter Jr., CB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 J. Tonges, TE16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 N. Bosa, DL14 33 19 52 9 56 15 1 1 0 1 1 0 J. Cowing, WR15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Hufanga, SAF7 20 18 38 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Winters, LB15 22 17 39 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 B. Allen, QB3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 R. Pearsall, WR11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 G. Odum, SAF12 9 2 11 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 M. Mustapha, SAF16 31 40 71 0 0 2 5 1 0 0 0 0 R. Ya-Sin, CB13 2 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 C. Conley, WR15 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12 8 3 11 0 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 D. Lenoir, DB15 53 32 85 0 0 2 9 2 0 1 0 0 B. Purdy, QB15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 T. Gipson Sr., SAF9 5 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 K. Davis, DL13 6 6 12 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 Y. Gross-Matos, DL11 14 5 19 4 24 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Greenlaw, LB2 3 6 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 I. Guerendo, RB16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 D. Puni, OL17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 P. Taylor Jr., RB13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 M. Wright, K1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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GM John Lynch relayed Monday that Aiyuk, who tore the ACL and MCL in his right knee in October, met with Dr. Neal ElAttrache last week and got "good reviews" in terms of the progress he's made in his recovery, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports. That said, there is still no concrete timetable for Aiyuk's return to action. Either way, Lynch noted that despite recent trade speculation, he expects the 2020 first-rounder -- who the 49ers signed to a four-year, $120 million extension last August -- to remain with the team this coming season. Due a $22.85 million bonus Tuesday, Aiyuk recorded 25 catches (on 47 targets) for 374 yards in seven games prior to his injury, and, once he's fully healthy, he'll be in line to headline a San Francisco WR corps that no longer includes Deebo Samuel. For now, the top available options behind Aiyuk are Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall and Demarcus Robinson.
Okuayinonu signed his one-year exclusive rights tendered contract with the 49ers on Wednesday. Okuayinonu logged a career year with San Francisco in 2024, suiting up for 16 regular-season games while racking up 35 tackles (25 solo), including 3.0 sacks, one pass defense and one forced fumble. He'll work to take a step forward in his development this offseason, and to again produce in a rotational role among the 49ers' pass rush.
Monahan (wrist) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of his return to the lineup against the Islanders on Monday, according to Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site. Monahan will play on the top line and first power-play unit after missing the last 28 games. He has generated 14 goals, 41 points and 106 shots on net through 41 appearances this season. Monahan's return should give Columbus a much-needed offensive boost as the team attempts to stay in the playoff hunt.
Gudbranson (shoulder) will be in the lineup for Monday's game against the Islanders, Jeff Svoboda of the Blue Jackets' official site reports. Gudbranson hasn't suited up since mid-October due to a shoulder procedure, but he'll be back in action on the road Monday. He logged six goals, 20 assists, 170 blocked shots, 92 hits and 74 PIM while averaging 19:40 of ice time over 78 appearances with the Blue Jackets last year, but it's possible that he faces some limitations Monday following his lengthy absence.
Cirelli scored a goal Saturday in a 6-4 loss to Utah. Cirelli is heating up at the right time for fantasy managers who are locked in playoff battles. He has three points, including two goals, in his last two games, and four goals (five points) in his last four. Cirelli's goal Saturday was his 24th of the season and 50th point. He might be able to hit the 60-point plateau this season if he can carry a bit of heat over the next few weeks. That would help fantasy managers make a late-season run.
Jeannot scored a goal and added an assist in Saturday's 7-2 win over Carolina. The checking-line winger had gone 22 straight games without producing a point, but Jeannot ended his dry spell early in the first period by helping to set up an Adrian Kempe tally. A second-period marker of his own snapped a 32-game goal drought, giving Jeannot his first multi-point performance since Dec. 4. He has just six goals and 11 points through 65 appearances on the season, but he's been a consistent physical presence for the Kings, delivering 206 hits and 84 PIM.
Engvall scored a goal Tuesday in a 4-2 win over Pittsburgh. It stood as the winner. Engvall beat defender Ryan Graves to a loose puck in the left circle and wired a wrist shot past Tristan Jarry. He has really struggled offensively this season with just five goals and five assists in 47 games. While he has eight hits and 11 shots in his last four games, Engvall is neither a muscle guy nor a volume shooter. Bottom line: It's a nice game for a great guy, but it doesn't make him fantasy worthy.
The 49ers are signing Neal to a two-year contract, Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network reports. To this point, Neal had spent his entire NFL career in the AFC, playing six seasons with Buffalo and one with Miami. He's worked almost strictly as a special teams ace in recent campaigns, logging fewer than 60 regular-season defensive snaps and more than 300 special teams snaps each of the past three years. Neal will likely take on a similar role in San Francisco.