Donald Out, Niners Get Breathing Room | San Francisco 49ers News

Aaron Donald’s retirement means the 49ers dodge a major early-season bullet—no longer facing the dual threat of Myles Garrett and Donald, their offensive line gets a crucial reprieve. With left guard still shaky and Connor Colby, their weakest lineman, now likely to start, this absence buys them time to sort out their O-line woes without the added pressure of stopping two elite pass rushers. It’s a temporary win, but it could be the breathing room they need to avoid a bigger collapse later in the season. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/1b5c952671ae44d8