The move comes after this week's report that 49ers' former assistant head coach and tight ends coach, Jon Embree, would not return to the team. Also, offensive coordinator Mike McDaniel had a second interview for the Miami Dolphins' head coach vacancy on Friday. He is considered a frontrunner for the job.
Lynn is well-known and respected around the league. He spent last season as Detroit Lions head coach Dan Campbell's offensive coordinator. Before that, he spent four seasons (2017-20) as the head coach of the Los Angeles Chargers, where he had a record of 33-31 and was 1-1 in the postseason.
Lynch also served as the offensive coordinator for the Buffalo Bills and various roles with the New York Jets, Cleveland Browns, Dallas Cowboys, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Denver Broncos since joining the NFL coaching ranks in 2000.
Lynn played running back in the NFL for eight seasons and even spent two seasons (1995-96) with the 49ers.
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