Path forward murky
Head coach Kyle Shanahan and GM John Lynch both declined to get into specifics when discussing the future of Aiyuk, who has filed his paperwork for reinstatement and plans to show up to the 49ers' facility Friday, Eric Branch of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Lynch previously stated "I think it's safe to say that he's played his last snap with the Niners" regarding Aiyuk in January, but the GM was much less definitive Thursday when asked about a reunion with Aiyuk, responding with "I think everything's possible." Head coach Kyle Shanahan gave a similar answer Wednesday, stating "There's no absolutes in life." The 49ers are working with the NFL management council to find a resolution to Aiyuk's situation, so the team's front office and coaching staff are treating this situation as an ongoing legal matter. If Aiyuk is successfully reinstated, the 49ers could trade him, release him or add him to the active roster.
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Demarcus Robinson
Remains limited Thursday
Robinson (ankle) practiced on a limited basis Thursday.
Christian Kirk
Doesn't practice Thursday
Kirk (knee) didn't practice Thursday, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
DNP on Thursday
Samuel (hamstring) was a non-participant at Thursday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Mike Evans
No practice Thursday
Evans (Achilles) didn't participate in Thursday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Officially limited Thursday
McCaffrey (hamstring) was a limited participant at Thursday's practice, Sam Warren of The Athletic reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Not spotted Thursday
Samuel (hamstring) did not participate in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Mike Evans
Misses open portion Thursday
Evans (Achilles) didn't participate in the portion of Thursday's practice open to the media, Nick Wagoner of ESPN.com reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Suited up for Thursday's practice
McCaffrey (hamstring) was present for the open portion of Thursday's practice, Nick Wagoner of ESPN reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Not likely to play Sunday
According to GM John Lynch, Samuel (hamstring) is unlikely to be available for Sunday's game against the Raiders, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Mike Evans
Likely to sit Sunday per GM
Evans (Achilles) isn't expected to play Sunday against the Raiders, 49ers GM John Lynch said on KNBR radio Thursday, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.