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49ers reportedly prepared to be ‘very active’ on trade market before deadline

At 6-1, the 49ers hold the second-best record in the NFC, behind only the undefeated Minnesota Vikings (6-0).However, although reinforcements on both sides of the ball will come after San Francisco’s Week 8 bye, the team still is looking to…

By Pratham Valluri · NBC Sports Bay Area

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:22 PM

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The San Francisco 49ers reportedly plan to be very active before the November 10 NFL trade deadline.
Insider Jordan Schultz connected the 49ers to potential trade deals for Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, and DeForest Buckner.
San Francisco holds a 6-1 record but ranks among the bottom seven teams in the NFL with 15 sacks.

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The San Francisco 49ers reportedly plan to aggressively pursue defensive reinforcements via trade prior to the NFL deadline on Tuesday, November 10. Despite leading the NFC West with a 6-1 record, insider Jordan Schultz reported on "The Pivot" podcast that San Francisco is actively exploring trade moves to bolster its pass rush.

Schultz connected the 49ers to rushers Josh Sweat, Khalil Mack, and former San Francisco defensive lineman DeForest Buckner. San Francisco currently ranks near the bottom of the league with only 15 sacks, though edge rusher Nick Bosa is expected to return from a calf injury following the team's Week 8 bye.

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