John Lynch: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 11

49ers' John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk's status: 'Nothing to add there'

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined Bay Area radio station KNBR on Thursday and was asked for an update on wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 11

49ers' John Lynch shares encouraging update on Fred Warner's recovery

The loss of linebacker Fred Warner has been one of the most significant setbacks of the San Francisco 49ers' 2025 season—a campaign already defined by adversity and injuries.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 9

49ers' John Lynch reveals the one glaring omission from résumé

Since 2017, the San Francisco 49ers’ front office has consisted of head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch. The franchise was in turmoil

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

The 'Yearly NFL passing leaders' quiz

The 'QBs sacked seven times in a win' quiz

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 8

49ers' John Lynch addresses futures of Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch joined The TK Show with Tim Kawakami and discussed the futures of two key players—Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 6

John Lynch downplays 49ers' run-game concerns

While Christian McCaffrey continues to deliver a remarkable season for the San Francisco 49ers—totaling 1,655 scrimmage yards and 13 touchdowns—questions remain about the team's overall rushing efficiency.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / December 6

49ers' John Lynch gives shocking Fred Warner injury update

The San Francisco 49ers thought they lost who has been referred to as "the heart and soul of their defense" when Warner went down with a dislocated and broken ankle in the club's Week 6 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Oct. 12.

49ers' Kyle Shanahan shares 'hopeful' Brandon Aiyuk update

The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams

The '2025 NFL Pro Bowl Games starters' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 2

49ers' Shanahan still hopes Aiyuk returns this season—but isn't counting on it

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch didn't sound particularly optimistic Tuesday morning when discussing wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk's chances of returning this season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 2

49ers' John Lynch defends Jauan Jennings against criticism: 'They all wish he were on their team'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jauan Jennings found himself at the center of controversy following Sunday's win over the Cleveland Browns. Several Browns players accused the fiery 49ers receiver of crossing the line with comments he allegedly made during an injury stoppage.

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The '2025-26 bowl game host cities' quiz

The 'Active NBA PPG leaders' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 2

49ers' John Lynch and Brock Purdy send strong messages on championship hopes

The San Francisco 49ers enter their Week 14 bye with nine wins—the same number of wins as the Chicago Bears, who sit atop the NFC standings, and the Los Angeles Rams, who currently lead the NFC West.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / December 2

49ers' John Lynch casts doubt on Brandon Aiyuk's return this season

The San Francisco 49ers have long expressed optimism about wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk returning to the field this season. That optimism appears to be fading.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 29

John Lynch opens up about Brandon Aiyuk standoff

The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) overcame Brock Purdy’s three-interception game on Monday Night Football, beating the Carolina Panthers 20-9. San Francisco remains in the playoff hunt despite numerous injuries to key contributors.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 28

John Lynch sets the record straight on 49ers' relationship with Brandon Aiyuk

The Brandon Aiyuk situation took a dramatic turn last week when The Athletic reported that the San Francisco 49ers had voided the wide receiver's guaranteed 2026 salary, a move that signaled a potential split between the team and its player.

NFL News / FirstSportz / November 22

Brandon Aiyuk’s Time with 49ers Over? Franchise Voids Nearly $25 Million in Guaranteed Money

Brandon Aiyuk became one of the best receivers on the San Francisco 49ers, which led the franchise to do everything they could to keep him for the long haul.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 21

John Lynch says this player brings “different element” to 49ers offense

The 49ers’ offense lacked its usual edge earlier this season, mostly because injuries kept key playmakers off the field. But with those players slowly rejoining the starting roster, the offense has regained its flow and is posting the kind of production people expected.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 14

How 49ers' Mac Jones reacted to losing starting job to Brock Purdy

While speaking with reporters, Shanahan revealed how Jones handled the inevitable demotion.

49ers QB Brock Purdy gives update heading into return vs. Cardinals

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan makes major decision for Week 11

The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history

The '2025 backup NFL quarterbacks' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 13

49ers' John Lynch addresses potential QB controversy

49ers' John Lynch addresses potential Brock Purdy, Mac Jones QB controversy

Lynch addressed the team's quarterback situation as Brock Purdy nears a return to the lineup.

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan seems optimistic about QB Brock Purdy's chances of playing

The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 7

John Lynch explains the 49ers' inactivity at the trade deadline

Many fans and potentially even some within the San Francisco 49ers organization were disappointed that the team did not do more at the trade deadline.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 5