49ers owner Jed York absent from Dolphins game, NFL punishment coming ‘soon’

The San Francisco 49ers’ principal owner is expected to miss the team’s highly anticipated home opener amid an ongoing NFL investigation tied to a prostitution-related arrest near his hometown earlier this month. The absence marks a significant shift in focus from the field to legal scrutiny, raising questions about the fallout for both York and the franchise. Reports suggest the league’s probe remains active, with potential implications for leadership and team operations. Fans and analysts will be watching closely as the situation unfolds.

SANTA CLARA — The biggest absence at the San Francisco 49ers’ home opener had nothing to do with the injury report. Principal owner Jed York is reportedly expected to skip the festivities as the NFL continues its investigation into his prostitution arrest last month near his hometown in Ohio. ESPN insider Adam Schefter reported York’s...