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49ers may need help from DeMeco Ryans on a blockbuster Danielle Hunter trade

The 49ers need help at edge rusher and with the Houston Texans struggling, Danielle Hunter would make sense as an ideal trade target.

By Nick San Miguel · Niner Noise

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 10:00 PM

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Writer Nick San Miguel argues the 49ers should target Houston Texans edge rusher Danielle Hunter in a blockbuster trade.
The proposed deal would involve trading draft capital for the veteran edge rusher, who is under contract through 2027.
San Miguel suggests Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans' past ties to San Francisco could aid potential trade negotiations.

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Niner Noise writer Nick San Miguel suggests the San Francisco 49ers should pursue Houston Texans edge rusher Danielle Hunter via trade. Despite starting the season 4-0, San Miguel argues the 49ers need defensive line reinforcements and could benefit from former defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans facilitating negotiations if Houston's 0-4 start continues.

Hunter recently signed a one-year, $40 million extension through 2027 and would require significant draft capital to acquire. The writer proposes pairing Hunter with Nick Bosa under defensive coordinator Raheem Morris to strengthen San Francisco's pass rush.

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