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By Jeremy Hanna
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Quarterback Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers are currently involved in a highly-anticipated Super Bowl rematch against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Unfortunately, things don't seem to be going well for San Francisco.
Not only are the 49ers losing 14-6 at the half, but they have also lost one of their most well-known players.
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In the second quarter, Aiyuk appeared to land awkwardly after making his second reception of the game.
According to Nick Wagoner of ESPN, Aiyuk was "able to slowly walk off and head straight to blue tent. Seems to be favoring right leg."
Aiyuk was later seen heading to the locker room while sitting on a cart.
Aiyuk wasn't the only player who left the 49ers-Chiefs game early. Kansas City wide receiver Juju Smith-Schuster was named questionable to return after suffering a hamstring injury.
Additionally, 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was downgraded to OUT due to an illness.
Aiyuk isn't the only star player on the 49ers who has injury woes. Running Back Christian McCaffrey is currently on injured reserve due to an Achilles injury and wide receiver Jauan Jennings was also ruled out for Week 7.
Before the season, Aiyuk garnered media attention for his contract dispute with the 49ers, which resulted in him signing a four-year, $120 million extension.
Unfortunately, it hasn't resulted in the results San Francisco hoped.
So far this season, Aiyuk has recorded 23 receptions for 351 yards and no touchdowns across six games. This is far off from the level he had shown throughout his NFL career.
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Aiyuk was selected by the 49ers in the 2020 NFL Draft with the 25th overall pick. In his rookie season, Aiyuk recorded 60 receptions for 748 receiving yards and five receiving touchdowns across 12 games.
In 2021, Aiyuk continued to improve, making 78 receptions for 826 yards and five touchdowns.
Aiyuk broke out in his third season, starting all 17 games and leading the team in receiving yards. In total, Aiyuk made 78 receptions for 1,015 yards and eight touchdowns.
In 2023, Aiyuk once again led San Francisco in receiving yards, making 75 receptions for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns. He was named second-team All-Pro that season.
Hopefully, Aiyuk will be able to make a swift recovery and get back to playing the type of football that he is known for.
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