49ers view Renardo Green as potential trade candidate before preseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 2:55 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Renardo Green is identified as a likely trade candidate ahead of the 2026 season. Insider Matt Barrows notes that Green's name has surfaced in trade discussions since last season, despite the team's denials. The 49ers bolstered their cornerback group by signing Nate Hobbs and Jack Jones, and drafting Ephesians Prysock, leading to competition at the position. Green's experience and recent performance make him attractive for teams needing a cornerback. The timing for a trade could depend on his performance in training camp and the preseason.
- •Renardo Green's trade speculation rises amid offseason roster changes.
- •49ers signed cornerbacks Hobbs and Jones, adding competition.
- •Green recorded 60 tackles and 10 passes defensed in 2025.
- •Training camp battles will be closely monitored for roster decisions.
- •Timing of any trade may focus on preseason performance.
- 2:55 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers insider names most likely trade candidate before 2026 season
"The 49ers might not be looking to make any more moves this offseason, but one name could be on the trade block.
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