Down at the bottom of the 49ers' roster is a key name: Brandon Aiyuk, under the "Reserve/Left Squad" list. He's still technically on the team despite an offseason of drama, ripping the team and anyone else who comes to mind.
Aiyuk's behavior, which dates back to him going AWOL on the 49ers last season as he was rehabbing a serious knee injury, is why he's no sure thing to land with anyone this season. Despite being just 28 years old and having a 1,342-yard season in 2023, his uncertainty might linger for a while.
The NFL is full of unresolved issues as training camps open up, and Aiyuk's situation is just one of them. Teams want their rosters and depth charts mostly figured out by the start of training camp, but that's the dream – it doesn't always happen.
The 49ers might be waiting for a clearer picture of Aiyuk's situation before making a decision. In the meantime, the team and Aiyuk will have to navigate the drama surrounding his offseason behavior.
The Colts are another team with an unresolved issue heading into training camp: Daniel Jones' health. Jones tore his Achilles on December 7, which makes for a fairly quick turnaround to the start of this season.
Jones was fully cleared for training camp, which is a great sign, but there should be questions about if he'll bounce back to last season's level. He's a quarterback who relies on mobility, and that's harder coming off an Achilles tear.
The Colts have a scary lack of depth behind Jones, making his health crucial to the team's success. Indianapolis needs Jones to look healthy during camp.
Stefon Diggs and Tyreek Hill are two big-name players who are still unsigned. Both were superstars a few years ago, but their play has slipped, and Hill is coming off a massive knee injury.
Diggs is coming off a 1,000-yard season with the Patriots and is the more likely of the two to sign. A team like the Commanders could use a veteran No. 2 receiver, but any team's fans should keep expectations modest if they sign either fading star during camp.
Patrick Mahomes' recovery from his ACL and LCL tear has been positive, but there's a difference between being on the field and looking completely healthy. The Chiefs had a rough 2025 season, and the only way they bounce back is if Mahomes is back to an MVP level.
The team is hopeful Mahomes is cleared for training camp in the upcoming days, according to SI.com's Albert Breer. We'll get a better idea in training camp if Mahomes is limited in any way.
Jalen Hurts is coming off a poor season and will have to adapt to the Eagles' new offense. The team has overhauled their scheme, which would mean Hurts lining up under center more than he has before with plenty of motion and play-action passes.
Hurts has reportedly resisted similar changes before, but all stories from Philadelphia about the new offense and Hurts have been positive this offseason. Complicating matters is the trade of A.J. Brown, who might not have been happy last season but was still a dangerous receiver.
The next few weeks will be crucial in determining the fate of these unresolved issues. Will the 49ers cut Aiyuk, and if so, will he find a new team? Will Daniel Jones bounce back to last season's level, or will the Colts struggle without a healthy quarterback? The answers will come to light in the coming weeks as training camps continue.
Source: Yahoo Sports