San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch weighs trade options as injuries hit key defensive positions, leaving the team to balance depth with long-term goals.

Three years ago, San Francisco shocked the NFL by trading for Christian McCaffrey, arguably the game's best all-around running back, and just prior to Week 1, it swung a deal for Brian Robinson Jr. in order to beef up its depth behind McCaffrey.

The 49ers still believe Brandon Aiyuk can be a viable contributor this season. General manager John Lynch provided an encouraging update on the star wide receiver during an interview on KNBR’s “Murph & Markus” Thursday.

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

“He’s getting closer. He is getting closer ,” General Manager John Lynch said in an interview with KNBR on Thursday, via Matt Maiocco of NBCSportsBayArea.com. “And I can see that each week. He’s better today than he was last week at this time.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch drops a major hint about the team's intentions heading toward the NFL trade deadline.

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 ...