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NFL·ANALYSIS·October 8, 2026 06:13 PM ET

John Lynch says 49ers in 'active mode' ahead of trade deadline

Returning players could act as deadline acquisitions.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read
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What happened: San Francisco general manager John Lynch indicated the franchise is evaluating potential additions over the next month. Romello Height recently returned to action, and the team expects Mykel Williams back this week. Management views these returning athletes as internal upgrades.

Why it matters: San Francisco has a history of significant deadline moves, previously adding Christian McCaffrey and Chase Young for playoff runs. The 49ers could target edge rushers like Khalil Mack or defensive tackles such as Vita Vea and Daron Payne. The organization's urgency will depend heavily on the availability of Nick Bosa.

By the numbers: Khalil Mack has recorded three sacks in four games this season at age 35. Chase Young has tallied 3.5 sacks this year.

What to watch: San Francisco has two games remaining before a bye week. Lynch will monitor the roster's recovery before finalizing any deals.

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