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The Niners are not expected to trade for a star receiver, per insider

The San Francisco 49ers started their bye week with a splash, trading for DeForest Buckner to add another veteran to their defensive tackle room. The move wasn’t too costly, as the 49ers sent a 2027 fourth-round pick for the 32-year-old…

Published: Friday, 30 October 2026 at 1:30 PM
The Niners are not expected to trade for a star receiver, per insider
Key Things to Know
  • The 49ers are reportedly not expected to trade for a star wide receiver like Garrett Wilson.
  • Insider Matt Maiocco stated the 49ers are unlikely to surrender first-round picks for expensive, long-term contracts.
  • San Francisco could instead explore smaller, lower-cost trade options ahead of the deadline.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The San Francisco 49ers are unlikely to trade for a high-profile wide receiver such as Garrett Wilson ahead of the trade deadline, according to NBC Sports Bay Area insider Matt Maiocco. Maiocco noted that acquiring an expensive, under-contract star would cost significant draft capital and cap space that the team prefers to preserve.

Instead of a blockbuster permanent trade, Maiocco suggested San Francisco could pursue a more modest acquisition similar to last year's deal for Keion White. Rohan Chakravarthi also reports that the 49ers' primary deadline priority is likely to be an edge rusher rather than an offensive addition.

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