Vernon Davis rejects theory linking 49ers injuries to local power station
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 11, 2026, 11:21 AM
Last updated Sep 11, 2026
Former San Francisco 49ers tight end Vernon Davis publically dismissed a theory suggesting electromagnetic fields from a neighboring power substation contribute to player injuries. A social media theory proposed that the Mission Substation, located near the 49ers' Santa Clara headquarters, degrades soft tissue and tendons in players. Davis, who played 10 seasons for the franchise, stated he did not observe such health issues during his tenure. General manager John Lynch confirmed the team commissioned an independent review by an electromagnetic field expert, which concluded the practice environment is safe. The 49ers currently have 11 players on injured reserve as they open the 2026 season against the Los Angeles Rams.
- •Vernon Davis stated he experienced no such injury issues during his 10-year tenure with the 49ers.
- •A social media theory claims electromagnetic fields from the Mission Substation cause soft-tissue damage.
- •General manager John Lynch reported that an independent review of the facility found no safety risks.
- •San Francisco opened the current season with 11 players on injured reserve.
- 11:21 AMYahoo Sports — Vernon Davis pushes back on theory blaming 49ers injuries on nearby power station
"Former 49ers tight end Vernon Davis dismissed the substation theory in a video posted on Thursday by Yahoo Sports, on the day San Francisco opened its season against the Los Angeles Rams in Melbourne, Australia. The theory holds that low-frequency electromagnetic fields from Silicon Valley Power’s Mission Substation, next to the team’s Santa Clara headquarters […] The post Vernon Davis pushes back on theory blaming 49ers injuries on nearby power station appeared first on Gridiron Heroics.
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