49ers GM: Scientist said electrical substation theory a 'nothingburger'
San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch provided good news while addressing the viral conspiracy theory linking the team's recurring injuries to an electrical substation located near its training facility and Levi's Stadium.
Lynch said Sunday that the 49ers met with a specialist, who concluded that they have nothing to worry about.
"We did hire an independent scientist," Lynch said, according to Cam Inman of The Mercury News. "He basically (said) it was a big nothingburger. We're safe. We're in a safe place of work. The levels are 400 times less than an unsafe zone."
Lynch still plans to address the team's injury woes by upgrading its recovery facilities.
#49ers GM John Lynch says team is spending $9 million to improve rehab and recovery facilities, particularly in hydro areas.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) March 29, 2026
Lynch says no changes to the training staff but team is adding three more staff members with a physical therapy concentration.
Several 49ers starters missed time last season, including defensive end Nick Bosa, linebacker Fred Warner, and tight end George Kittle, who each suffered season-ending injuries.
Lynch also said he expects Bosa and 2025 first-round defensive end Mykel Williams to be available at some point during training camp, according to Nick Wagoner of ESPN. The 49ers executive added that he's "hopeful" that Kittle will be ready for Week 1 as the seven-time Pro Bowler recovers from an Achilles injury.