Earlier in the game, San Francisco 49ers DE Quinton Dial collided with LB NaVorro Bowman, who was forced to leave the field to be checked for a concussion. Bowman returned to the game in the second half against the Chicago Bears.
Dial impacted another teammate in the third quarter. This time, it was LB Aaron Lynch, who is also being checked for a concussion. Lynch was taken into the locker room for evaluation and is questionable to return.
Shanahan: Brock Purdy 'could have gone' vs. Rams, but 49ers being cautious
By David Bonilla
Nov 9
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was inactive for Sunday's 42-26 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, but head coach Kyle Shanahan says the decision wasn't entirely due to Purdy's inability to play. Instead, the 49ers opted to be cautious with their franchise quarterback as...
John Lynch explains why 49ers stayed quiet at the trade deadline
By David Bonilla
Nov 6
As the NFL trade deadline approached, several teams made aggressive moves to bolster their rosters for the stretch run. The San Francisco 49ers, however, were not among them. Instead of pursuing a blockbuster addition to offset their injury losses, the team chose to stand pat,...
The 49ers need a new philosophy: Why John Lynch's roster strategy must evolve
By Jack Stewart
Nov 4
Before I begin, I need to clarify a few things. First, this is not an evaluation of the success or failure of general manager John Lynch's drafts and signings. Every good GM has hits and misses. Second, this is not some sort of call for a new GM. I believe that, on balance,...
Who Will the 49ers Trade For? John Lynch's Top 5 Targets
By Casey Lima
Nov 3
Fresh off a hard-fought 34-24 win at New York on Sunday, the San Francisco 49ers improve to 6-3 on the year in a crowded and competitive division and conference. Mac Jones continues to play efficient football, throwing for two touchdowns and improving to 5-2 as a starter....