John Lynch, San Francisco 49ers general manager, dismissed viral claims that an electrical substation near Levi's Stadium was linked to the team's injury crisis, calling it a "big nothing burger." An independent scientist with 45 years of experience studying electromagnetic fields conducted lab-grade tests, finding facility exposure 400 times below unsafe thresholds. Lynch emphasized player wellness remains a priority, stating, "We're in a safe place of work." The team spent $9 million upgrading rehab facilities with cold plunges and underwater treadmills, while adding three physical therapists to address staffing gaps highlighted in an NFLPA report card that graded their training room a C-minus. Despite 20 players on the reserve list during the season—costing over $95 million in contract value—Lynch noted no free-agent inquiries about the substation theory, suggesting the narrative lacked traction.