The San Francisco 49ers will be without one of their projected defensive starters for the first four games of the 2016 NFL season.
Outside linebacker Aaron Lynch has been suspended the first four games for violating the league’s substance abuse policy.
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"While disappointed to hear the news regarding Aaron today, we support and respect the league’s decision," 49ers general manager Trent Baalke said in a statement. "We are confident that he will learn from this matter and that he understands what is expected of him moving forward.