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“He thinks he’s on the team”: 49ers reporter Grant Cohn doesn’t hold back on David Lombardi violating “professional distance” in their locker room

49ers reporter Grant Cohn went scorched earth on NFL journalist David Lombardi.

By Priyam Hazarika · Sportskeeda

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:46 AM

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Reporter Grant Cohn accused journalist David Lombardi of failing to keep professional distance in the 49ers' locker room.
Cohn claimed that Lombardi thinks he is on the team and violated journalistic ethics.
The remarks came after the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Seattle Seahawks 32-29 to stay undefeated.

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San Francisco 49ers reporter Grant Cohn sharply criticized fellow journalist David Lombardi for allegedly violating professional distance in the team's locker room. Cohn accused Lombardi of acting like a member of the roster and failing to maintain professional standards and journalistic ethics.

The confrontation followed the San Francisco 49ers' 32-29 victory against the Seattle Seahawks, a win that kept the team undefeated. Cohn expressed his frustration following the game, openly challenging Lombardi's conduct while covering the team.

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