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Lamar Jackson injury is just the leverage 49ers need to fill gaping WR hole

The 49ers may finally have an ideal landing spot for Mac Jones, and they could fill a need of their own as a result.

By Zane Gelphman · Niner Noise

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 1:00 AM

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The writer argues Lamar Jackson's injury allows the 49ers to trade Mac Jones to Baltimore for a receiver.
Niner Noise proposes a trade sending quarterback Mac Jones to the Ravens for wide receiver Rashod Bateman.
Lamar Jackson suffered a thumb injury, landed on injured reserve, and may require season-ending surgery.

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Niner Noise argues that Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson's recent thumb injury gives the San Francisco 49ers leverage to address their wide receiver needs. With Jackson heading to injured reserve and facing potential surgery, the writer suggests San Francisco could offer backup quarterback Mac Jones to Baltimore in exchange for wide receiver Rashod Bateman.

The writer believes Bateman's deep-threat speed would complement 49ers targets Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. While conceding that a trade is unlikely, the article proposes that swapping Jones for Bateman and draft assets would mutually benefit both franchises.

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Lamar Jackson injury is just the leverage 49ers need to fill gaping WR hole

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