The San Francisco 49ers are set to face the Los Angeles Rams in Week 14, and they may have gotten a bit of good fortune. Wide receiver Puka Nacua was put on IR and will not be eligible to play in that game, as he will be out for a minimum of four games.
Nacua is easily the most dangerous weapon on offense for the Rams, so it’s a clear advantage that San Francisco won’t have to face him. The Rams’ second-best receiver, Davante Adams, is also out with an injury and will more than likely miss that game as well.
If they're desperate for a receiver, they could potentially pick up Brandon Aiyuk if he is let go. The controversial receiver has been officially reinstated by the NFL, and San Francisco has until November 23rd to decide what to do with him.
The presumption is that the 49ers will release him, which would make him a free agent. Any team could sign him, and while he’s made it clear that he wants to go to the Washington Commanders, it doesn't seem like there is mutual interest.
Rams might be desperate enough at WR to sign Brandon Aiyuk
The Rams might be willing to give him a shot, though. If they sign him to their practice squad, they could simply give him a look and see how he fares while also testing just how much of a distraction he might be. If he looks good and doesn't pull any stunts, then maybe they’ll activate him for a game.
It would certainly be bizarre if he was on the sideline for that Week 14 matchup in December. Who knows if he would even get any playing time, but one would have to imagine the fans at Levi’s Stadium would let hom hear it if he went onto the field at any point.
Of course, maybe the Rams decide that they aren’t even desperate enough to touch someone as unpredictable as Aiyuk. They’ve got enough to deal with as it is, so bringing another potential headache into the mix might not be the brightest idea.
Still, Aiyuk joining one of San Francisco’s biggest rivals late in the season would be a juicy storyline if nothing else. Aiyuk loves the attention, and he might relish in the opportunity. No matter what happens, though, this saga is unlikely to be fully done and over with once the Niners finally rid themselves of Aiyuk.
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