Jeremy Fowler: 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk hasn’t filed paperwork to exit ‘left squad’ list
“He’s lighting money on fire, is what he’s doing, every time he puts an Instagram video out,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said on NFL Live. “He is on the left squad list for the 49ers still. To get off that list, he has to apply to Commissioner Roger Goodell, he has to file paperwork. I’m told that hasn’t happened.”
“I’m told the 49ers haven’t given any sort of firm indication to him whether he’s going to be cut, traded,
whatever,” Fowler said. “Teams I’ve talked to say that he’s essentially untradeable right now.
“And I’ve talked to some people around the league who think that when he does get cut, if he gets cut, that he might have to sign a vet minimum deal somewhere because of how all this has gone.”
49ers Trade Rumors: Potential Cost to Acquire Eagles DT Jalen Carter
“FOX Sports speculated that a deal might cost a 2027 first-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick, and a 2028 first-round pick to the Eagles in return for Carter.”
Why Osa Odighizuwa will lead the 49ers in sacks in 2026
“2025 saw Odighizuwa lead the Cowboys in total pressures with 52 and 20 QB hits, according to Pro Football Focus. Raheem Morris’ defense and the incoming reinforcements will improve the pass rush immediately, but the opportunity to take advantage of one-on-one looks as a pass rusher is where Osa will shine in 2026. It could take Bosa and Williams time to hit their stride after the injuries, but the threat of both is still enough to create advantageous matchups.
A deeper look at the numbers reveals the nature of the season Odighizuwa had in 2025. According to SIS Data Hub, Odighizuwa ranked fourth in the NFL with 20 knockdowns, but first among all defensive tackles in the NFL. With only 388 pass-rushing snaps, the increased volume will only push the productivity up. Odighizuwa didn’t notch as many sacks as defensive tackle Chris Jones (7.0-3.5) from Kansas City, but had a higher hit % (9.8-7.9) and knockdown % (5.2-3.9).
For what it’s worth, Odighizuwa outpaced Myles Garret in hit % and knockdown %. Think about this: when Micah Parsons was disrupting on the EDGE, Odighizuwa set career highs in snaps, sacks, hurries, and defensive snaps in 2025.”
