49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk to miss season with knee injury: NFL Network

(KRON) -- San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk is expected to miss the remainder of the 2024 season after suffering a knee injury in the 49ers' loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. NFL Network reported that he tore the MCL and ACL in his right knee.

Aiyuk, 26, was hit by two Chiefs while catching a pass from Brock Purdy, and the collision caused his knee to bend backward.

The injury comes just two months after Aiyuk ended a contentious holdout by inking a long-term extension with the 49ers. After missing most of training camp, Aiyuk signed a four-year deal at the end of August to stay in San Francisco.

Aiyuk broke out in the 2023 season with 1,342 yards on 75 catches, earning a Second Team All-Pro nod. He had 25 catches for 374 yards in 2024 before the injury.

The injury is another tough blow to a banged-up 49ers team. Reigning NFL Offensive Player of the Year Christian McCaffrey has still not taken the field as he comes back from a calf injury.

The 49ers are 3-4 on the season after losing 28-18 to the Chiefs. They next host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football.