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Forty-Niners Defensive Line Test | San Francisco 49ers News
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The San Francisco 49ers, despite a solid 11th-ranked overall team rating, face a critical test in 2026 as their interior defensive line struggles to deliver. With key veterans like Nick Bosa sidelined by injury and a pass rush that’s faltered, John Lynch’s draft strategy hinges on rookies Alfred Collins, C.J. West, and Gracen Halton stepping up—especially against the run. West’s underwhelming production and Halton’s uncertain upside make this gamble risky without Robert Saleh’s guidance. If even one of these young players breaks out, it could validate Lynch’s vision; if not, the 49ers’ defensive woes could deepen.
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