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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy speaks to reporters after the NFL football team's practice Tuesday, May 23, 2023, in Santa Clara, Calif. Brock Purdy has been cleared to take part in training camp after undergoing surgery on his throwing elbow in the offseason. General manager John Lynch said Tuesday, July 25, 2023, that Purdy has been given the green light from doctors to practice after making good progress in his rehabilitation. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File) **FILE**

49ers QB Brock Purdy cleared for start of training camp following offseason elbow surgery

By Josh Dubow - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan watches during the second half of the team's NFL football game against the New York Giants in East Rutherford, N.J. The drama about which position the 49ers would target for their first pick of the NFL draft was erased as soon as they traded three first-round picks and a third-rounder to move up to No. 3. The question then turned to which quarterback prospect Shanahan and general manager John Lynch will hitch themselves to with that pick. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

49ers face consequential decision at QB in draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jason Verrett (22) intercepts a pass in front of Green Bay Packers wide receiver Davante Adams (17) during an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., in this Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020, file photo. The 49ers are bringing back cornerback Jason Verrett on a one-year deal. General manager John Lynch announced the deal on Monday, March 15, 2021, shortly after Verrett was allowed to begin talking to other teams about a potential deal. NFL Network reported the contract has a $5.5 million base value with the chance to make more. (AP Photo/Scot Tucker, File)

49ers keep CB Jason Verrett, add Samson Ebukam

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 19, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch laughs before the NFC Championship NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers in Santa Clara, Calif. Lynch has agreed to a new five-year contract with the San Francisco 49ers that will keep him locked up through the 2024 season. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

AP Source: 49ers GM John Lynch agrees to new 5-year deal

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 2, 2020, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch watches his team warm up for NFL football's Super Bowl 54 against the Kansas City Chiefs in Miami. &quot;You never stay the same,&quot; Lynch said at the scouting combine. &quot;You're either getting better or getting worse. We're into getting better. It becomes trickier with less draft equity and things of that nature, but we've got a lot of good players that are part of us moving forward as well.&quot; (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

49ers open to trading back in 1st round for more picks

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a media availability, Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2020, in Miami, for the NFL Super Bowl 54 football game against the Kansas City Chiefs. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

‘Captain America’ John Lynch enjoys success as 49ers GM

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks during a news conference at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, Jan. 23, 2020. The 49ers will face the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl 54. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Trades play big role in building of Super Bowl-bound 49ers

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Ex-Boston City Hall official to be sentenced for bribery

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Ex-city official pleads guilty in City Hall bribery scandal

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FILE - In this Aug. 9, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers running back Jerick McKinnon is shown on the sideline during an NFL preseason football game against the Dallas Cowboys, in Santa Clara, Calif. McKinnon had another setback in his return from a knee injury. General manager John Lynch told flagship radio station KNBR on Wednesday , Aug. 28, 2019, that McKinnon's return to practice the previous day was &quot;not encouraging.&quot; Lynch says McKinnon's recovery regressed for the third time this summer as he has tries to get back on the field. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

49ers RB Jerick McKinnon has setback in return from injury

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Denver Broncos general manager John Elway looks on during an NFL football training camp with the Broncos and San Francisco 49ers Friday, Aug. 16, 2019, in Englewood, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

A lot of parallels: Elway has long been Lynch’s idol, mentor

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

Ohio State defensive end Nick Bosa shows off his new jersey after the San Francisco 49ers selected Bosa in the first round at the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 25, 2019, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)

49ers look to Nick Bosa to boost anemic pass rush

By MICHAEL WAGAMAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sunday, Oct. 28, 2018, file photo, John Elway, general manager and president of football operations of the Denver Broncos, follows warm ups before an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo. The Broncos play the San Francisco 49ers Sunday in the latest chapter of the friendly feud between the two superstars-turned-GMs whose paths have crossed throughout their careers, both on the football field and the front office. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)

Lynch has leaned on Elway from field to front office

By ARNIE STAPLETON - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 30, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers linebacker Reuben Foster walks on the field during a practice at the team's NFL football training facility in Santa Clara, Calif. Foster was arrested Saturday, Nov. 24, at the team hotel on charges of domestic violence. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

49ers releasing Reuben Foster after domestic violence arrest

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

Former New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch, center poses with his wife, Dr. Susan Lynch, and artist Ralph &quot;Stoney&quot; Jacobs, during the unveiling of his official portrait in Concord, N.H., Friday, June 22, 2018. Lynch, a Democrat, was elected in 2004 and served four terms. (AP Photo/Holly Ramer)

Official portrait of former Gov. John Lynch unveiled

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FILE - In this April 23, 2018, file photo, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to reporters at the team's football facility in Santa Clara, Calif.Lynch felt like he had filled a hole at middle linebacker when he drafted Reuben Foster in the first round a year ago. Now with Foster facing legal trouble and possible league punishment following three felony charges in a domestic violence case, Lynch heads into this year's draft knowing he can't count on Foster to play this season. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Foster’s troubles leave hole for 49ers heading into draft

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks to reporters at the team's football facility in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, April 23, 2018. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

49ers GM Lynch: Foster will be cut if proven he hit woman

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 5, 2017, file photo, San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) warms up before an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals in Santa Clara, Calif. The way Garoppolo plays down the stretch once he finally takes over as the starting quarterback for the 49ers will determine how much money he will get paid to be the franchise quarterback in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez, File)

49ers remain in no rush to start Jimmy Garoppolo at QB

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 14, 2016, file photo, San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker NaVorro Bowman standing on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif. The 49ers have released Bowman in a move that cut ties with one of the few remaining links from the team's last run of success. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar, File)

49ers release linebacker NaVorro Bowman

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press

San Francisco 49ers running back Joe Williams (32) runs past Los Angeles Chargers' Isaac Rochell (98) and Ryan Carrethers (90) during the second half of a preseason NFL football game Thursday, Aug. 31, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

49ers cut WR Jeremy Kerley, DL Quinton Dial to get to 53

By JOSH DUBOW - Associated Press