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John Lynch brought a second tight end since the draft.
After another double-digit win season in 2025, the San Francisco 49ers are continuing to strengthen their roster. Notable moves this offseason include signing future Hall of Fame wide receiver Mike Evans, as well as trading for veteran defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa.
These moves from 49ers GM John Lynch are proof that he is all in on his pursuit of a Super Bowl. In fact, while some possibly felt that his job was on the line, 49ers insider David Lombardi put that notion to bed on Wednesday.
San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch’s Job is Safe
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch
Getty49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch were both hired in 2017.
While San Francisco is still searching for its first Super Bowl win in over three decades, and although the pairing of head coach Kyle Shanahan and Lynch has come up empty in almost 10 years on the job, both have done a very good job in their current positions. More specifically, Lynch has done a very solid job building up this Super Bowl-contending roster.
Here is what David Lombardi of the San Francisco Standard had to say on social media Wednesday about both the job that the Pro Football Hall of Famer has done in the Bay Area and why his job is not in jeopardy:
“John Lynch’s job was never on the line. He’s been one of the best executives in football for a decade…Lynch is credited as key glue piece of the franchise.”
John Lynch’s job was never on the line. He’s been one of the best executives in football for a decade. You put up a lot of smart takes but I can tell you from knowledge inside the 49ers’ building that Twitter isn’t real life. Lynch is credited as key glue piece of the franchise https://t.co/P9PDTLPlsq
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) March 12, 2026
Since taking over as general manager in the 2017 offseason, Lynch has built division-winning teams, NFC Championship teams, and teams that have come within one quarter of winning a Super Bowl. To say that his job is on the line, especially with the team’s poor injury luck, is absurd.
The 49ers Are Built to Win in 2026
Mike Evans, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
GettyThe 49ers signed Mike Evans to a three-year deal worth over $60 million this offseason.
In terms of Super Bowl contention heading into the 2026 season, San Francisco is ready to roll yet again. What could be even scarier to think about for opposing teams is that the Niners still have seven picks within the first four rounds of the upcoming NFL Draft to get to. Fans also can’t forget about how this team won those aforementioned 12 games without All-Pro defenders Nick Bosa and Fred Warner for a big chunk of last season.
This team is continuing to get healthier and healthier this offseason, and their ability to improve through free agency and the draft is why they could have a chance to win the NFC West and compete for a Super Bowl. That is saying something because the NFC West is arguably the toughest division in the entire league. The 49ers, Rams, and Super Bowl champion Seahawks all won at least 12 games in 2025.
While John Lynch has had his work cut out for him in recent years, he has more than delivered. The team has a great chance to bring home the Lombardi Trophy, and that is the true measuring stick for any general manager. Can you put your team in the best possible position to win it all? Lynch has done that way more times than not in his career.