

48 seconds remained in the halftime of week 7 game between the Chiefs and 49ers. QB Brock Purdy made a pass to his WR Brandon Aiyuk. But the CB Trent McDuffie was on his tail. From the front, the DB Chamarri Conner tackled him. The receiver fell, screaming in pain. It was instantly clear that the injury was serious. Later, the Niners revealed that Aiyuk’s season ended after he tore his MCL and ACL. Since then, everyone has been wondering about one and only one thing. When will he return? We may have got our answer now. And it’s a very positive stance.
The receiver got married to the love of his life, Rochelle Searight, on Saturday, the 12th of April. During the video that went viral, he was seen enjoying the moments with his son, Braylon. He walked fine and even did some small dance steps. It looked great. That’s when Jeff Mueller jumped in and gave his analysis on X.
He listed a few points that hint at a timely comeback in 2025. The first was the average timeline of return from ACL/MCL injury being 9-10 months. He injured himself on October 20, 2024. And the season starts this year in September. So, the time is Brandon Aiyuk’s side.
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Brandon Aiyuk things we know:
•ACL/MCL return average 9-10 months
•ElAttrache said he’s making progress as expected
•Lynch said SF trainers say he’s on track
•Shanahan said he’s on track
•Wk1 marks 9 mos 24 days
•He’s moving well in wedding videoWeek 1 is in play ✅ https://t.co/5QO6gvlQsH
— Jeff Mueller, PT, DPT (@jmthrivept) April 13, 2025
Almost everyone who knows about the recovery has seen positive development. Surgeon Neal ElAttrache, 49ers GM John Lynch, and the HC Kyle Shanahan are all confident of a timely recovery. They have seen great healing till now. Mueller concluded that week 1 will be 9 months and 24 days. So, that’s a great timeframe.
He finally announced that the receiver would play in week 1. When fans questioned if he will be at 100% capacity, the doctor concluded that he will get back to his peak ability by the mid season. That will be great when that happens. For now, it’s all about love and celebrations.
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Will Brandon Aiyuk's comeback be the fairytale ending fans are hoping for this season?
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Jayden Daniels enjoys Brandon Aiyuk’s sweet moment
The 49ers WR met his wife, Rochelle Searight, while playing for Arizona. Over the years, she became his number 1 fan. When the Niners won the NFC Championship, she posted on Instagram, “No words. Literally a scene out of a movie. All the hard work put in has brought you so far. I love you so much B, so blessed to experience this milestone with you.” It’s understandable.
The couple has a son, born in 2020. But they also have a friend who is always happy whenever they achieve anything in their lives. It’s Jayden Daniels. He has known both of them since 2019, Brandon Aiyuk’s last year in Arizona. It showed up again during the receiver’s wedding.
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As Aiyuk danced and did some steps, the Commanders’ QB was in the front seat. He also welcomed his best friend by dancing and shouting in excitement. Their already great bond has become stronger over the years. Fans were excited when they saw the video, as everyone was dancing. Hopefully, Aiyuk can become a force on the gridiron again very soon.
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"Will Brandon Aiyuk's comeback be the fairytale ending fans are hoping for this season?"