John Lynch provides injury update on 49ers quarterback Mac Jones
The San Francisco 49ers have been ravaged by injuries so far this season.
They've lost superstar pass rusher Nick Bosa for the season, and other key players have missed extended time as well, including Brock Purdy, George Kittle, Jauan Jennings, and Ricky Pearsall.
Even backup quarterback Mac Jones, who has played well in place of the injured Purdy, has popped up on the injury report with an oblique injury.
John Lynch downplays Mac Jones' injury
In an appearance on KNBR, Niners general manager John Lynch was asked about Jones' injury, which was new this week.
"No, I think we feel pretty good about where he's going to be," said Lynch via The Athletic's Matt Barrows.
Jones has been hobbled since taking over the starting job from the injured Purdy, and he took a beating last Thursday night in the Niners' win over the Los Angeles Rams.
The Alabama product was sacked only once throughout the overtime victory, but was hit 10 times throughout the game.
The Athletic's Dianna Russini reported that Jones was suffering through extreme cramps in both legs while fighting off the urge to vomit.
Through three starts, the former 15th overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft has put up some gaudy numbers, completing 66.7% of his passes for 905 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception.
Jones is a tough player, and it seems like he's willing to play through just about anything to stay on the field. It's unlikely an oblique injury will prevent him from suiting up on Sunday when San Francisco takes on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
George Kittle Injury Update: 49ers GM Gives Positive Injury Update on Star Tight End
That the 49ers are 4–1 is remarkable enough - but to do so without a slew of their stars is another feat altogether.
Now, San Francisco - once again looking like an NFC contender - may be eyeing the return of one of its franchise pillars. According to 49ers general manager John Lynch, tight end George Kittle - sidelined by a hamstring injury since Sept. 7 - could soon be back in the 49ers' fold.
Per Lynch on KNBR-AM in San Francisco via Matt Barrows of The Athletic, the 49ers are "fairly confident" that Kittle will practice next week and return to action Oct. 19 against the Falcons. San Francisco visits the Buccaneers on Sunday.
"I do believe we're nearing, we're getting there," Lynch said, referencing the Iowa product's potential return.
Kittle, a six-time Pro Bowler, played only briefly in the 49ers' opener against the Seahawks before leaving with an injury. He caught four passes for 25 yards and the 46th receiving touchdown of his career.
