49ers GM Dismisses Substation Conspiracy Theory

John Lynch says claims of sabotage during 2025 season were unfounded.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 1:54am by Ben Kaplan

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has dismissed a conspiracy theory that claimed the team's power substation was intentionally sabotaged during the 2025 NFL season. Lynch described the allegations as a "nothing burger" and said the team's facilities were not targeted.

Why it matters

The 2025 season was a challenging one for the 49ers, who struggled with injuries and inconsistent play. The conspiracy theory suggested foul play may have contributed to the team's on-field woes, but Lynch's comments aim to put those rumors to rest.

The details

During the 2025 NFL season, a conspiracy theory emerged suggesting the 49ers' power substation had been intentionally sabotaged, potentially impacting the team's performance. However, 49ers GM John Lynch has firmly rejected those claims, calling them a "nothing burger" and stating the team's facilities were not targeted.

  • The conspiracy theory emerged during the 2025 NFL season.

The players

John Lynch

The general manager of the San Francisco 49ers.

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What they’re saying

“It was basically a nothing burger.”

— John Lynch, General Manager

The takeaway

The 49ers' struggles during the 2025 season were due to factors within the team's control, not external sabotage, according to the team's general manager. This helps put to rest any lingering conspiracy theories and allows the focus to remain on the team's on-field performance and roster moves going forward.