John Lynch 1-on-1: GM delivers Trent Williams, Mac Jones updates from 2026 NFL Scouting Combine

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Football, Nfl, San Francisco 49ers, Sports, Matt Maiocco

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2026

⏱️ 45 minutes

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Summary

San Francisco 49ers president of football operations/general manager John Lynch spoke with media Tuesday in Indianapolis at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. From the podium, he delivered a number of offseason updates within the 49ers organization. Then, in an exclusive sit-down interview with "49ers Talk" co-host, Jennifer Lee Chan, Lynch touched upon those topics at greater length, from contract negotiations with star left tackle Trent Williams, the development of the 49ers' 2025 rookie class, the camaraderie Mac and Brock have built in the QB room, and how the front office intends to bolster the defensive line. Later, Matt and Jennifer break down all of those updates and provide insight into the offseason dealings of San Francisco at the NFL Scouting Combine.

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0:00.0	The NFL scouting combine is underway in Indianapolis and our own Jennifer Lee Chan is on the scene.
0:09.9	While the workouts for many of the draft prospects will take place in full view of everyone,
0:14.4	what happens behind the scenes in Indianapolis this week is what really shapes the first part of the offseason.
0:21.7	General Manager John Lynch addressed many of the pressing subjects that surround the 49ers
0:26.7	as they aim to get back into contention for the 2026 season.
0:31.1	Will the 49ers be aggressive on the free agent market?
0:34.2	Are they interested in adding any big name player in a trade? And will they get an
0:39.0	offer they cannot refuse for backup quarterback Mack Jones? We will hear what Lynch himself has to say
0:45.0	about the direction the 49ers are planning to head as the new league year approaches.
0:50.9	Jennifer and I will discuss all that and many more topics on this episode of 49ers talk coming at you right now.
0:58.0	Welcome to another episode of 49ers talk on NBC Sports Bay Area.com.
1:04.0	Introducing your hosts, Matt Mayoko and Jennifer Lee Chan.
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1:25.1	Jennifer, I'm in a Boston airport. You're where I should be in Indianapolis
1:31.5	at the NFL scouting combine. So long story, won't bore anybody with the details, but I'll be
1:37.6	heading home. You're staying in Indy. Tell me about the vibes in Indianapolis for the combine this
1:42.8	year. Lots of excitement as usual.
1:46.0	It starts off a little bit slower.
1:47.7	All the GMs and some of the head coaches come to the podium and talk.
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