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49ers insider predicts ‘two or three trades’ ahead of deadline

The 49ers could make two or three trades before the NFL deadline, with insider Tim Kawakami identifying Maxx Crosby and DeForest Buckner as potential targets.

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 7:20 PM
49ers insider predicts ‘two or three trades’ ahead of deadline
Key Things to Know
  • Writer Tim Kawakami predicts the 49ers are almost guaranteed to make two or three trades before the deadline.
  • Kawakami views Las Vegas Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby as a realistic trade option for San Francisco.
  • Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was also named as a potential target for a middle-round pick.
The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco Standard writer Tim Kawakami predicts that 49ers general manager John Lynch will make multiple trades before the November 10 NFL trade deadline. Following an upset loss to the Atlanta Falcons, Kawakami believes the team will pursue additions to support a potential Super Bowl run.

Kawakami identified Las Vegas Raiders pass rusher Maxx Crosby and Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner as potential trade targets. The 49ers recorded a season-low three pressures against Atlanta, and while Nick Bosa is expected back after the bye week, further defensive reinforcements could be targeted.

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