Niners' Power Lines: No Health Risk, No More Worries

0:00It's March 29th. This is NFL News Today, AI-powered stories from around the league. I'm Cory with the story. The San Francisco 49ers just wrapped up tests on that electrical substation right next to their stadium and practice fields. General manager John Lynch summed it up as no big deal at all. This came after years of chatter, linking the power setup to the team's rough injury luck. Lately, the Niners have dealt with a ton of key players going down. Take 2025, for instance, quarterback Brock Purdy, linebacker Fred Warner, and defensive in Nick Bosa, all missed major time. That wear and tear even showed up in their playoff blowout loss to the Seattle Seahawks. Players past and present kept eyeing those power lines, wondering if the electromagnetic fields were messing with their health. Some even whispered about cancer risks from the setup. Current guys pushed the front office to dig deeper, so the team brought in an independent scientist with over 45 years studying these fields and human effects.

1:01They checked everywhere. Players hang out practice fields, weight room, cafeteria, lockers, meeting rooms. Turns out, exposure levels were lower than running a vacuum or hair dryer, just like any regular office gig. Team leaders stressed, this was all about protecting players, coaches, and staff wellness. Now they can move forward without that cloud hanging over the squad.