John Terrence Lynch Jr. (born September 25, 1971) is an American professional football executive and former safety who is the general manager of the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL).

One of the most respected players to ever play the game of football, and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2021, John Lynch is in his eighth season with the 49ers and...

Mar 10, 2024 · John Lynch was a third round draft pick who turned into a Pro Football Hall of Famer. He now runs the San Francisco 49ers as their GM. This is his story.

Feb 11, 2024 · John Lynch, the Player. Young 49ers fans may just be happy he is their GM, but there is a generation of Tampa Bay Buccaneers who loved him as a player. He played for the Buccaneers from 1993-2003 and then the Broncos from 2004-2007. During his playing days, he made the Pro Bowl nine times.

4 hours ago · Shanahan and Lynch were both hired after the team bottomed out in 2016, finishing with a 2-14 record under Chip Kelly in his sole season as the 49ers’ head coach. Since taking over the team, the ...

Jan 29, 2023 · Many NFL fans know John Lynch as the wheeling-and-dealing general manager of the San Francisco 49ers, but he's also one of the best safeties in NFL history.

Jan 9, 2025 · San Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan held their customary end-of-the-season press conference on Wednesday morning to...

Jan 8, 2025 · There's a lot to take away from the Niners' end-of-year presser. The 49ers revealed some notable developments when John Lynch and Kyle Shanahan spoke to the media for the final time prior to...

Sep 22, 2023 · The San Francisco 49ers announced that the team has signed general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan to multi-year contract extensions.

Jan 8, 2025 · San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed a potential long-term extension for quarterback Brock Purdy this offseason on Wednesday in a press conference with head coach Kyle Shanahan.

Mar 25, 2024 · — The ongoing NFL owners’ meetings saw general manager John Lynch speak publicly for the first time since the San Francisco 49ers unleashed a flurry of March transactions, including the...

Sep 22, 2023 · The San Francisco 49ers announced multiyear contract extensions for coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch on Friday.

Dec 31, 2024 · Discover the remarkable journey of John Lynch from his gridiron glory days to his mastery in the front office. Explore his early life, stellar NFL career, transition to broadcasting, and impactful role with the San Francisco 49ers.

Jan 28, 2024 · After a stellar career as one of the best safeties in the NFL, John Lynch has enjoyed more success as an executive in the San Francisco 49ers‘ front office. But just how did he help to turn the 49ers’ franchise back into one of the NFL’s elite?

John Lynch had 204 interception return yards over his career. Checkout the latest stats for John Lynch. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.

Jan 31, 2017 · How John Lynch went from FOX NFL analyst to 49ers general manager so rapidly and secretly was anybody's guess until the 45-year-old explained for himself.

Jan 17, 2024 · For his first few frenetic months as the San Francisco 49ers’ general manager in 2017, John Lynch left his family behind in San Diego. His temporary home at the Santa Clara Marriott became a...

Feb 1, 2023 · The rejection sparked speculation that 49ers general manager John Lynch was leaving the franchise. On Wednesday, Lynch put those rumors to bed. "I plan on being here. I really do," Lynch said.

Jan 30, 2017 · The San Francisco 49ers have formally announced that the team has named John Lynch the 11th General Manager in franchise history. "During his 15 seasons as an NFL player, John epitomized...

11 hours ago · Jan 28, 2025; Mobile, AL, USA; Washington Commanders general manger Adam Peters reunites with former boss John Lynch during Senior Bowl practice for the American team at Hancock Whitney Stadium.

Feb 2, 2024 · Win the Super Bowl next Sunday and John Lynch will officially restore that “49er Way.” It’s been 29 years. All he needs to beat the quarterback he passed on with his first draft pick as GM.

1 day ago · San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York says the team remains committed to keeping quarterback Brock Purdy as the two two sides enter an offseason with the intention of signing a long-term contract. ... York is confident that coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will do what it takes to turn the team around.

2 days ago · Now, however, the 49ers are expected to look into trading Samuel, who is due $17.55 million next year, the final year of the three-year, $71.55 million contract extension he signed in July 2022.

Jul 29, 2020 · Sep 22, 2023 Signed a contract extension with San Francisco (SF); Jul 29, 2020 Signed a 5 year contract extension with San Francisco (SF); Jan 29, 2017 Hired as General Manager - signed a 6 year contract with San Francisco (SF)

Aug 10, 2021 · John Lynch Joins Pro Football Hall of Fame as a Member of the 2021 Class. San Francisco's general manager constructed one of the all-time great NFL careers while with the...

Jan 24, 2025 · The 49ers were in rebuilding mode when the Kyle Shanahan-John Lynch regime took over in 2017. The team initially struggled, and so did Saleh’s defense, which in 2018 was criticized for being too ...