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NFC Notes: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 49ers Trade Deadline Plans, Rams, Seahawks

49ers 49ers LT Trent Williams said he wouldn’t mind the team trading premium picks away for proven talent. He acknowledged the locker room and front office think differently, but he wants to go all in at age 38. “As a…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 12:30 AM
NFC Notes: Jaxon Smith-Njigba, 49ers Trade Deadline Plans, Rams, Seahawks
Key Things to Know
  • The 49ers are exploring trade deadline additions at wide receiver and defensive line due to ongoing injury concerns.
  • Left tackle Trent Williams expressed that he supports the 49ers trading draft picks for proven talent.
  • Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald emphasized designing offensive concepts around primary target Jaxon Smith-Njigba.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and general manager John Lynch are exploring trade deadline additions, specifically targeting wide receiver and defensive line depth. Offensive tackle Trent Williams expressed his support for moving draft capital to acquire proven veteran talent. Meanwhile, Seattle Seahawks head coach Mike Macdonald highlighted wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba's dominant role in the offense alongside quarterback Sam Darnold.

Elsewhere in the NFC West, Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay evaluated his defense following a win over the Raiders. McVay confirmed that wide receiver Davante Adams underwent clean-out surgery on his hamstring, expecting him back on the shorter end of his initial six-to-ten-week timeline, while defensive end Myles Garrett and tight end Terrance Ferguson missed practice.

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