John Lynch addressed the 49ers' stance with linebacker Reuben Foster for the first time after he was charged with felony domestic violence earlier this month.

The Niners GM said Monday the team is still gathering information before they come to a conclusion whether Reuben will remain with the team.

“The gravity of these charges has not been lost on us,” Lynch said, via NBC Sports Bay Area. “We take it extremely seriously. We do feel like patience is the right approach right now. We’re gonna learn things through this legal process.

"I do want to be abundantly clear that if these charges are proven true, if Reuben did indeed hit this young lady, he will not be part of this organization going forward.”

Foster was originally arrested Feb. 12 on charges relating to domestic violence, threats and possession of an assault weapon. He was accused of assaulting his live-in girlfriend, rupturing her eardrum and leaving her bruised.

The 49ers were heavily criticized for not cutting Foster immediately, but Lynch again said he wanted to make sure the team had all the facts before they made a decision