But, Albert Breer of Sports Illustrated highlighted why the 49ers might not be aggressive at this season's trade deadline despite their glaring needs. With an aging roster, the 49ers could elect to keep their picks and shoot for bargain bin options this Fall.

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.

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 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 ...

“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 discusses the team’s approach to the NFL trade deadline as injuries pile up across the roster.

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.