49ers eye defensive upgrades ahead of NFL trade deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 11:43 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers may pursue defensive enhancements leading up to the NFL trade deadline on November 10. Insider Jordan Schultz indicated the 49ers and the Chicago Bears are expected to be aggressive on the trade market. The team seeks to strengthen its defensive line following injuries, including the season-ending injury to rookie Alfred Collins. Names such as DeForest Buckner, Khalil Mack, and Josh Sweat have surfaced as potential targets, although no specific deals are confirmed. The 49ers have improved their sack total this season but continue to deal with depth issues in their defensive front.
- •49ers may target defensive players before November 10 deadline.
- •Team coping with injuries, including Alfred Collins' season-ending issue.
- •Potential trade targets include DeForest Buckner, Khalil Mack, and Josh Sweat.
- •San Francisco has recorded 11 sacks through five games this season.
- •49ers and Bears are highlighted as teams to watch in trade discussions.
- 11:43 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers rumored to be trade buyers by NFL insider
"The 49ers could be looking at defensive upgrades before the NFL's trade deadline in November.
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