The NFL trade deadline is on November 4, and the San Francisco 49ers are one team that many will have their eyes on, whether they will make a move to bolster their injury-riddled squad, especially on defense.
Nonetheless, San Francisco has already been active in the trade market. On October 28, the 49ers acquired defensive end Keion White. ESPN reported, citing sources, that the New England Patriots received a 2026 sixth-round pick in exchange for White and a 2026 seventh-round pick.
With the 49ers coming off a 34-24 win over the New York Giants on November 2, they are now 6-3 and are in a prime position to make a potential move. Ahead of the deadline, veteran offensive lineman Trent Williams was asked about the 49ers being active at the deadline.
“I’m always hopeful that the front office continues to do what they’ve always done,” Williams said postgame (h/t 95.7 The Game). “It’s about to put us in the best position to be a championship football team. I know [general manager John Lynch] and them will work magic. If not, we got what we have in the locker room. I think that’s another one. Obviously, the front office will continue to do their job.”
49ers Get Good News on Potential Trade Target
As the trade deadline approaches, San Francisco might look to strengthen its defense after losing Nick Bosa. The 49ers have been linked to Trey Hendrickson, with the Cincinnati Bengals reportedly open to offers for the pass rusher, per FOX Sports NFL insider Jay Glazer.
“[The Bengals] did say no originally,” Glazer said on November 2 during an appearance on “FOX NFL Kickoff.” “Then, over the last couple of days, a bunch of GMs said, ‘Hey, you better check this out, because now they’re saying yes to us.’ Whether or not they can get what they’re looking for, I don’t know. But about a week ago, it seemed like a hard no, and now it’s not.”
Can the 49ers Land a Player They’ve Long Had an Interest In?
In September, Tim Kawakami of The Athletic noted that Hendrickson is a good fit for the 49ers and that San Francisco have long shown interest in the veteran pass rusher.
“I just think Trey Hendrickson, for a lot of reasons, fits kind of the now and possibly down the road,” Kawakami said during an appearance on 95.7 The Game. “I’d give up a second-round pick for him. Conditionally, they could change to a first. Maybe that’s a little high. They probably don’t want to give up a first. They do have to keep their draft picks, most of them, because they got guys they need to replace down the road.
“But if you know the 49ers, they’ve always liked Hendrickson. That’s a guy they like. They would have liked him two years ago, three years ago. Cincinnati was not trading him back then. I think Cincinnati would be very motivated to move him at some point this season because I think there he’s not gonna he’s not going to be on their team next season.
“It’s just going to be a matter of when they are going to start talking about a second-round pick, when that’s going to be on the table. It might not be something the 49ers want to do right now. I would do it right now, but I’m a different mindset than they are.”
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