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Lynch offered insight on the release of Arik Armstead, the desire to retain Brandon Aiyuk and why the team lost a 2025 fifth-round pick.
David Lombardi52
Tidbits from the start of free agency include how the D-line will look in 2024, Yetur Gross-Matos' role and the outlook for Dre Greenlaw.
Matt Barrows75
The 49ers general manager spoke about everything from Brandon Aiyuk to Dre Greenlaw to nickel cornerback at the scouting combine Tuesday.
Matt Barrows42
Greenlaw's Achilles injury drew tears from Fred Warner at halftime — and more would come later after the 49ers lost the Super Bowl.
David Lombardi226
Similar to four years ago, the 49ers couldn't stop Chris Jones and Patrick Mahomes late in a crushing Super Bowl loss.
Matt Barrows360
Greenlaw had been dealing with Achilles tendinitis at the close of the regular season.
Alex Andrejev and Marcus Thompson II50
Among the questions: Why the 49ers didn't sign Zach Ertz, will Ji'Ayir Brown be back in the lineup, and who's to blame for the porous run D?
Matt Barrows105
The battle of two loaded and well-coached offenses has the potential to be a high-scoring shootout.
Ted Nguyen92
Christian McCaffrey and Deommodore Lenoir also were among the top players as the 49ers eventually found their footing as the game went on.
Matt Barrows265
On a night when most everything was a struggle for the 49ers, Dre Greenlaw made two big plays — with a little theatrics — to seal the win.
Marcus Thompson II348
The Packers tried their best to take advantage of two season-long issues for the 49ers — poor tackling and a wobbly No. 3 cornerback.
Matt Barrows346
The 49ers will face the winner of Sunday's game between the Detroit Lions and Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
The Athletic Staff421
For five years, Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw have been the heart of the 49ers' defense. If they pull this off, legendary status awaits.
Marcus Thompson II60
Greenlaw: "I ain't no dirty player. ... I play by the rules. Just because you tackle a little physical doesn't make you a dirty player."
Tim Kawakami112
"I feel like I shouldn't have been ejected," Greenlaw said. "But I can't go back and do anything about it now."
Matt Barrows and David Lombardi276
Among this week's questions: Is SF still interested in Ndamukong Suh and what exactly happened inside the Philadelphia press box on Sunday?
Matt Barrows144
The 49ers bought into an unselfish defensive strategy to slow down Jalen Hurts and the explosive Eagles offense.
David Lombardi58
The 49ers wobbled after Dre Greenlaw's ejection. But their star power, highlighted by Samuel, restored order with explosive blows.
David Lombardi176
Greenlaw had a game-high seven tackles when he was disqualified from the game.
The Athletic Staff335
Wilks' fit remains a question, but the next nine games rest on the 49ers' long-held philosophy that a dominant D-line cures all ills.
Matt Barrows69
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