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Brock Purdy is back at practice and was a limited participant on Wednesday, but it's still unclear when he'll be able to play.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch discusses the team’s approach to the NFL trade deadline as injuries pile up across the roster.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones led the 49ers to a 3-0 record while standing in for injured starter Brock Purdy.

ENDORSING STEFANY SHAHEEN. STEFANY SHAHEEN IS GAINING SOME HIGH SUPPORT IN HER CAMPAIGN FOR CONGRESS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE’S FIRST DISTRICT. FORMER GOVERNOR JOHN LYNCH IS BACKING HER IN A COMPETITIVE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARY. I’M INCREDIBLY HONORED TO HAVE ...

The 49ers boast the NFL’s top-ranked passing offense (271.3 yards per game) but could use another veteran downfield threat like Aiyuk, who was a second-team All-Pro during his last full season in 2023 when he had 75 catches for 1,342 yards and seven touchdowns.

In case you forgot, 49ers president of football operations and general manager John Lynch knows a thing or two about baseball. The Pro Football Hall of Famer initially was a minor-league pitcher after the then-Florida Marlins selected him in the second round of the 1992 MLB Draft out of Stanford.

The 49ers faced a challenging game against the Buccaneers, not only losing the match but also their defensive leader, Fred Warner, for the season. This added pressure likely contributed to the emotional exchange between Shanahan and Jennings during the second quarter.