John Lynch: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / May 13

NFC Notes: John Lynch, Will Johnson, 49ers, Cardinals, Seahawks

49ers John Lynch recounted a time during day 3 of the 2024 draft where the team nearly missed out on making a pick because HC Kyle Shanahan was trying to help delegate the pick.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / May 8

John Lynch: 49ers didn't draft a tackle because we stayed true to our grades

Offensive tackle was a position many expected the 49ers to address in the 2025 NFL draft, but they didn't. The 49ers made 11 picks without taking a tackle, and didn't take an offensive lineman until adding guard Connor Colby late in the seventh round.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / May 7

49ers GM John Lynch makes revelation about team's draft

Each of the 49ers’ first five picks of the 2025 NFL Draft were on the defensive side of the ball.

John Lynch: 49ers received 8 to 10 trade calls in Round 1 of NFL Draft

49ers' George Kittle offers help to Brock Purdy amid new NFL experience

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Oregon Ducks' Dan Lanning Shares NIL Advice With San Francisco 49ers' John Lynch

The modern era of college football can be challenging for teams unequipped to deal with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) budgeting. When it comes to the Oregon Ducks, that case is certainly the opposite.

NFL News / Buffalo Bills on SI / May 6

49ers' GM John Lynch commends Brandon Beane for Bills' roster maneuvering

Having to move on from a core group of players on an NFL roster can be a tough process for general managers. For San Francisco 49ers' GM John Lynch, Buffalo Bills' GM Brandon Beane provided a great model to follow.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 6

John Lynch: 49ers received 8 to 10 trade calls in Round 1 of NFL Draft

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / May 6

Kyle Shanahan 'Gets Uneasy' When 49ers GM John Lynch is Away

John Lynch isn't your typical general manager. Most GMs are former scouts. So during the football season, they usually travel around the country on weekends and scout college players.

San Francisco 49ers News / Gridiron Heroics / May 6

'The Got The Fred Warner Deal': Brock Purdy’s 49ers Contract Extension Analyzed By Ian Rapoport

Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, is still awaiting a decision from the team regarding his contract extension. With Purdy and pretty much the

John Lynch reveals 49ers' backup plan if Mykel Williams was drafted earlier

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.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 5

John Lynch unsure when 49ers will finalize Brock Purdy's contract but notes 'progress'

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 5

John Lynch recalls intense moment 49ers nearly ran out of time making draft pick

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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / May 4

Now that I'm calm, reassessing the 49ers' draft

Every year, I get emotional heading into the draft. Every year, it would be so easy for John Lynch to make my weekend great. And of course, every year, I am disappointed, or at least disappointed at some point.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / May 4

Rams Rival's Draft Class Ranked Worst in NFC

Like Les Snead, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has enjoyed tremendous success since taking over his franchise, helping write a new era of football in the Bay after the team's disastrous exit of Jim Harbaugh and subsequently Trent Baalke.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / May 2

Insider shares if there's 'concern' with 49ers, Purdy extension

Insider shares if there's any 'concern' regarding 49ers, Brock Purdy contract extension talks

NFL insider Dianna Russini offered some good news to nervous 49ers fans regarding Brock Purdy's future.

Salary cap specialist predicts how much 49ers' Brock Purdy will earn via contract extension

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San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / April 30

49ers' John Lynch Asked About Shedeur Sanders Post-Draft - Here's What He Said

The 2025 NFL draft is over and the San Francisco 49ers feel very good about the work they put in. John Lynch was able to land major defensive talent throughout the draft.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 29

49ers GM John Lynch Says His Heart Goes Out to Shedeur Sanders

The 2025 NFL Draft was a bizarre spectacle. For five rounds, the story wasn't about the players who were drafted. It was about who wasn't drafted -- quarterback Shedeur Sanders.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / April 29

49ers’ John Lynch gets real on George Kittle extension

The San Francisco 49ers let George Kittle know how much the franchise values him by signing the veteran tight end to a massive four-year, $76.4 million contract extension.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / April 28

Why the 49ers Drafted Junior Bergen in Round 7

Technically, the 49ers list Junior Bergen as a wide receiver, but that's not why they drafted him in Round 7. If Bergen makes the 49ers' 53-man roster this year, he'll make it as their primary return specialist.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / April 22

49ers Notebook: John Lynch not expecting many trades, likes draft's depth, reveals desirable edge rusher traits

Mock drafts have been working overtime to predict what NFL teams will do in this week's draft. Making that projection process even more difficult is the unpredictability of trades, which can quickly throw mock drafts—and the actual draft—into disarray.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / April 1

49ers CEO makes strong statements about signing Brock Purdy to extension

49ers CEO Jed York slammed the idea that he's having second thoughts about paying Purdy like a top-tier player at the sport's most important position.

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