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49ers’ John Lynch reacts to Dre Greenlaw suspension, addresses Seahawks’ role

49ers GM John Lynch weighs in on Dre Greenlaw's suspension, reacts to the Seahawks' role in the sideline incident, and explains what comes next.

By David Bonilla · 49ers Webzone

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 4:06 PM

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49ers GM John Lynch addressed Dre Greenlaw's upheld one-game suspension ahead of facing the Commanders.
Greenlaw was suspended for headbutting Seattle's Ernest Jones IV on the sideline after hitting Sam Darnold.
Hearing officer James Thrash upheld the one-game suspension following Greenlaw's appeal.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch spoke on KNBR about linebacker Dre Greenlaw's upheld one-game suspension. The NFL disciplined Greenlaw after he headbutted helmetless Seattle Seahawks linebacker Ernest Jones IV on the sideline following a hit on quarterback Sam Darnold. The ruling sidelines Greenlaw for Monday night's game against the Washington Commanders.

Greenlaw appealed the suspension, but joint NFL-NFLPA hearing officer James Thrash upheld the decision. Lynch expressed frustration with how Seattle players surrounded Greenlaw, but stated the linebacker must learn to remove himself from volatile situations and practice better judgment.

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