In the news now: John Lynch leads as NFL executive coordinating the 49ers’ strategy amid Shanahan’s recovery and defensive shifts, shaping a high-stakes rebuild.
The NFL has declined to hold a 2026 supplemental draft for Brendan Sorsby. He will remain ineligible in 2026 but is deemed draft-eligible for 2027; he has accepted responsibility for gambling issues and is focusing on recovery and preparation.
The San Francisco 49ers are adjusting to a new defensive front and leadership dynamics as head coach Kyle Shanahan recovers from a July car crash. Raheem Morris is integrating five-down fronts and disguising coverages while veteran players return from injuries.