The former first -round draft pick has been vital to the 49ers' success this season, and he's going to stay in San Francisco for one clear reason.
To call the San Francisco 49ers' 4-1 start to the season unorthodox almost feels like an understatement.
The Niners have been among the NFL's most injured teams again this season, a trend they cannot seem to buck no matter what they do. Key players like quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, receivers Ricky Pearsall and Jauan Jennings, and what seems like the bulk of the defensive line have missed time, while guys like Brandon Aiyuk haven't seen the field and Nick Bosa is already out for the rest of the year.