49ers' Brandon Aiyuk Season Over Due to Knee Injury

The San Francisco 49ers have a big problem on their hands. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024 season due to a severe knee injury. Tests showed he tore both his ACL and MCL during Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs. That's a tough break for Aiyuk, who had a rough summer with contract issues. He missed all of training camp, and there were even rumors of a trade. But he eventually signed a massive four-year, $120 million extension. Aiyuk's injury comes at a bad time for the 49ers. They're already missing star running back Christian McCaffrey due to a foot injury. Now, they'll have to figure out how to replace Aiyuk's production. He was averaging 53. 4 yards per game, which ranked fourth on the team. The 49ers will likely turn to Deebo Samuel and tight end George Kittle to lead the passing attack. However, Samuel is dealing with his own health issues and was hospitalized with lung problems. The 49ers are also counting on rookie wide receiver Ricky Pearsall to step up. He made his NFL debut on Sunday, just months after being shot in an alleged robbery attempt. It's been a challenging season for the 49ers, but they'll need to find a way to bounce back from these losses.