The on-field workouts at the NFL Scouting Combine began Thursday in Indianapolis and run through Sunday. However, San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch has already returned to the Bay Area, departing on Friday after wrapping up the team's interviews with prospects.

The 49ers need a defensive tackle who fits their system. Two years ago, they gave a four-year, $84 million contract to Javon Hargrave, who was a

John Lynch made it clear he hopes the team can work out a long-term deal with Brock Purdy, who's entering the last year of his rookie contract.

GM John Lynch believes the 49ers took a step in the right direction with the 2024 draft class, and explains why the 49ers can’t continue to spend as much cash

San Francisco general manager John Lynch joins NBC Sports Bay Area's Matt Maiocco on “49ers Talk” to detail the organization's NFL draft strategy 49ers Talk: Lynch details organization's NFL draft str