SANTA CLARA – Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch made his return to 11-on-11 work Tuesday and wasted little time providing an example of what the 49ers have been missing.
After the release of outside linebacker Aldon Smith nearly two weeks ago, Lynch would have been the next player in line to enter the starting lineup. But an undisclosed injury has kept him out of teamwork until Tuesday.
On one of his first snaps, Lynch got around the edge on a speed rush and tracked down backup quarterback Blaine Gabbert from the blind side for what would have been a sack.