49ers prepare for possible Jed York suspension after Ohio arrest

The San Francisco 49ers have begun planning for a potential suspension of owner Jed York following his arrest in an Ohio prostitution sting, general manager John Lynch confirmed. The team is preparing for life without York as the league deliberates on possible discipline. York was arrested by the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force and initially charged with engaging in prostitution, later amended to disorderly conduct and possession of criminal tools. He pleaded no contest, paying $1,150 in fines and serving two days in jail. Lynch said he and coach Kyle Shanahan have increased communication with York via Zoom to ensure they know his wishes on football operations if discipline occurs. Lynch previously described York's arrest as a "personal situation" and noted the owner has been living in Ohio recently. The team's locker room has reportedly been unaffected, and the 49ers are traveling to Australia for their Week 1 game against the Rams. A possible punishment could mirror Jim Irsay's six-game suspension for DUI in 2013.