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49ers general manager reveals message to team after blockbuster trade

The 49ers pulled off a blockbuster trade ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline.

By Valentina Martinez · New York Post

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 3:44 AM

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General manager John Lynch thanked his players for making the DeForest Buckner trade possible through their strong play.
San Francisco players had personally texted Lynch to thank him for bringing back the defensive lineman.
The 49ers acquired DeForest Buckner via trade ahead of the Nov. 10 NFL trade deadline.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch revealed his message to players following the blockbuster trade reunion with defensive lineman DeForest Buckner ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Speaking on KNBR, Lynch shared that after several players texted him to thank him for the move, he replied by thanking them instead, noting that their strong play made the trade possible.

At 6-1, the 49ers lead the NFC West by two games and aim to strengthen their roster for a Super Bowl push despite managing multiple injuries. San Francisco next faces the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, with division rivals including the Seattle Seahawks also making major deadline additions.

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