The San Francisco 49ers received disappointing news this afternoon, as the NFL announced the suspension of OLB Aaron Lynch for the first four games of the 2016 season. The 49ers best pure pass-rusher since entering the NFL as a fifth-round pick (No. 150) in the 2014 NFL Draft, all signs pointed to Lynch having a breakout campaign in 2016.
However, while that still remains a possibility, the double-digit sack expectations for the upcoming season appears bleak. According to the report, Lynch was suspended due to violating the NFL’s policy on Substance Abuse.