San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch will have a familiar face in the building this season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has hired Lynch's son, Jake Lynch, as a defensive quality control coach, marking his first role on an NFL staff.
Jake Lynch spent last season as a defensive graduate assistant with the Washington Huskies. He played linebacker with the Stanford Cardinal from 2019 to 2021, appearing in 16 games and recording three tackles over his collegiate career.
Lynch worked in finance during the two years between his playing career and his coaching role with the Huskies.
John Lynch: 49ers received 8 to 10 trade calls in Round 1 of NFL Draft
By David Bonilla
May 6
There's always a flurry of communication between NFL teams during the draft, as front offices gauge opportunities to move up or down the board. For the San Francisco 49ers, the opening night of the 2025 NFL Draft was no exception. General manager John Lynch recently joined the...
John Lynch reveals 49ers' backup plan if Mykel Williams was drafted earlier
By David Bonilla
May 5
The San Francisco 49ers were genuinely concerned that former Georgia defensive end Mykel Williams might not be available when they made their first-round selection at No. 11 in the 2025 NFL Draft. There was speculation inside the draft room that the New Orleans Saints were...
John Lynch: 49ers 'making progress' Brock Purdy contract talks, timeline still unclear
By David Bonilla
May 5
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch recently joined the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, where he was asked about the team's ongoing contract negotiations with quarterback Brock Purdy and when a potential extension might be finalized.
The two sides have kept the...
John Lynch recalls intense moment 49ers nearly ran out of time making draft pick
By David Bonilla
May 5
General manager John Lynch recently joined the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast, where he shared a tense moment from last year's NFL Draft. The San Francisco 49ers nearly ran out of time while making the third of their three fourth-round selections. Ultimately, they chose wide...