The San Francisco 49ers are starting to get healthy, but they are still missing one star player. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk remains out due to an ACL recovery, and there is concern he may now return in 2025. Despite those concerns, general manager Jon Lynch has provided a major ultimatum on the receiver's return.

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There is plenty of the 2025 season left to play. Most teams have already played at least nine games, which leaves just eight left in the regular season. Essentially, the NFL is at the midpoint, and the 49ers remain one of the top teams in the NFC.

If San Francisco were not battling for first place in the NFC West and had a 6-4 record, it would likely be smarter for Aiyuk to just rid

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