49ers will dig deep on viral conspiracy theory about their injuries

Midway through January, a viral theory sent shockwaves through Niners Nation and NFL social media.

A user named Peter Cowan, who identifies as an expert in Circadian science, photobiology and biophysics, shared a post on X with the map of the Niners' stadium and practice facility.

He argued that since the buildings are located next to an electrical substation, this could have a direct impact on the team's rash of injuries.

Per Cowan, the low-frequency electromagnetic fields can weaken tendons, degrade collagen and even cause soft-tissue damage.

The Niners will review viral conspiracy theory

While the theory has since been debunked, it looks like the Niners are leaving no stone unturned.

Per General Manager John Lynch, the team has been doing some digging on the story, and they will continue to do so until they find a definitive answer.

“What I would tell you, because it deals with allegedly the health and safety of our players, I think you have to look into everything,” Lynch told reporters, per Mike Florio of Pro Football Talk. “So, our guys have been — we’ve been reaching out to anyone and everyone to see does a study exist other than a guy sticking an apparatus underneath the fence and by coming up with a number that I have no idea what that means. That’s what we know exists. We’ve heard that debunked. So yes, we will look into it. We have.”

The executive reaffirmed the team's commitment to player safety and well-being. So, even if they already debunked the theory, they know they have to do something to address their injury woes.

“The health and safety of our players is of the utmost priority. We pour into it. Our ownership, [CEO] Jed [York], tremendous in terms of resources and we’ll always be cognizant of things. I know that a lot of games have been won at this facility since it opened. We aren’t going to turn a blind eye. We’ll look into everything,” Lynch added.

The Niners have dealt with a myriad of injuries for the past three years or so. 

That being said, they've practiced in the same facility since 1988, winning three Super Bowls in the first seven years there.

Injuries had never been a chronic issue for this organization until recently, so while it makes sense that they do their due diligence on this matter, perhaps the answer lies elsewhere.