According to Ryan Sakamoto of NinerFans.com, outside linebacker Aaron Lynch will be named the starter for week one's matchup against the Minnesota Vikings.
This is despite the shape he has been in during all of training camp.
I'm hearing that #49ers OLB Aaron Lynch will be named the starter Week 1 despite being out of shape the last few weeks. #LynchMobb59
49ers' John Lynch on Brandon Aiyuk's status: "Nothing to add there"
By David Bonilla
Dec 11
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. His response was brief—there is no update.
"Nothing to add there," Lynch said. "We've talked about that ad nauseam....
49ers' John Lynch shares encouraging update on Fred Warner's recovery
By David Bonilla
Dec 11
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. Warner suffered a dislocated and fractured right ankle in Week 6 and is expected to miss the...
49ers' John Lynch addresses futures of Brandon Aiyuk and Mac Jones
By David Bonilla
Dec 8
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.
Recent reporting revealed that the 49ers voided Aiyuk's guaranteed money for 2026, a move many viewed as signaling an...
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. McCaffrey is on pace for his second career season surpassing both...