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John Lynch on potential 49ers trades: ‘We’ll always try to improve our team’

49ers GM John Lynch discusses potential trades, the team's approach to improving the roster, and how returning players could boost San Francisco's Super Bowl ho

By David Bonilla · 49ers Webzone

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 3:45 PM

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General manager John Lynch stated the San Francisco 49ers are actively exploring trade deadline options to improve the roster.
Lynch noted the 4-0 team has a history of making trades when opportunities make sense.
The 49ers view the return of injured players as equivalent to midseason acquisitions.

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San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch addressed potential trade deadline moves during an appearance on KNBR radio on Thursday. Lynch stated that the front office is always in active mode and will not hesitate to explore options to improve the roster as the 4-0 team prepares for an upcoming game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Lynch emphasized that welcoming back injured players would also serve as key midseason boosts. Defensive lineman Mykel Williams is expected to be activated from the physically unable to perform list, while rookie defensive end Romello Height recently returned to action following hand surgery.

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