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What happened: League sources told ESPN that Marathe will shift to soccer and other sports efforts. Albert Breer described him as an organizational lynchpin for the past two decades.

Why it matters: Breer called the departure a significant loss despite San Francisco's deep staff. The exit removes a longtime executive from the 49ers' operation entering the 2026 preseason.

What to watch: San Francisco's next step is distributing Marathe's responsibilities across its front office.

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