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San Francisco 49ers Trade Pitch Lands Them 68-Sack Pro Bowler

The San Francisco 49ers are 6-1 entering Week 9 of the NFL season, and they’re coming off quite the busy bye week as well. While the players had some time away, general manager John Lynch worked the phones and made…

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 3:14 PM
San Francisco 49ers Trade Pitch Lands Them 68-Sack Pro Bowler
Key Things to Know
  • A CBS Sports trade proposal suggests the San Francisco 49ers acquire pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney.
  • The proposed permanent trade deal would send Clowney and a 2027 seventh-round pick for a 2028 sixth-round pick.
  • CBS Sports argues the 6-1 49ers need edge-rushing depth due to ranking 21st in NFL pressure rate.
The Story in 60 Seconds

A trade proposal from CBS Sports suggests the San Francisco 49ers acquire veteran pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney from the Houston Texans. Under the proposed trade pitch, San Francisco would receive the three-time Pro Bowler and a 2027 seventh-round pick in exchange for a 2028 sixth-round draft pick ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

CBS Sports argues that adding Clowney would bolster the 49ers' defensive front rotation alongside newly acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and Nick Bosa. San Francisco entered Week 9 with a 6-1 record while ranking 21st in the league in pressure rate, and the 33-year-old Clowney brings 68 career sacks.

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