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San Francisco 49ers: Breaking down each 2017 scenario for EDGE Aaron Lynch

By Peter Panacy

Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) looks on from the sideline during the second half of the game against the San Diego Chargers at Qualcomm Stadium. San Francisco won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) congratulates Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after his 509th touchdown pass in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 19, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers linebacker Aaron Lynch (59) congratulates Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) after his 509th touchdown pass in the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

No. 4: Aaron Lynch Doesn’t Even Make the 49ers Roster

This notion goes back to Grant Cohn’s report, which was interpreted by Pro Football Talk saying Aaron Lynch may not even make the 49ers’ 53-man roster.

It’s possible when one connects the dots.

General manager John Lynch has stressed, on more than one occasion, the need for his players to be 100 percent dedicated to football. Showing up overweight, especially in a contract year, isn’t exactly the right way to prove to his new regime Aaron Lynch is totally dedicated.

Therefore it wouldn’t have been a shock to see San Francisco’s top brass come down hard on Lynch or, possibly, part ways with him.

Although it appears as if the Niners are staying in Lynch’s corner for now.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan pointed out Lynch, despite his weight issues, still has the support from San Francisco’s coaching staff (h/t Rob Lowder of Niners Wire):

This is good, but it’s also just the start.

If Lynch fails to make the necessary changes, the only penalty to San Francisco releasing him would be a mere $49,500 in dead money.