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
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