Kittle pressed Lynch on Mack trade as 5-0 49ers shop deadline

Deadline is Nov. 10; Chargers sit 0-5

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: John Lynch said calls around the Nov. 10 deadline have picked up. San Francisco has made its own checks to gauge the market. Kittle asked Lynch about pursuing Mack, and Lynch declined to confirm interest.

Why it matters: San Francisco is 5-0 and in position to add for a stretch run. The Chargers are 0-5 and fit the profile of a seller. San Francisco holds a pick in every 2027 round, giving Lynch capital to act.

By the numbers: Kittle caught 57 passes for 628 yards and 7 touchdowns in 11 games in 2025 with the 49ers (as of 2026-09-29). Mack made 32 tackles with 5.5 sacks in 12 games in 2025 with the Chargers (as of 2026-09-29). San Francisco is 5-0; Los Angeles is 0-5.

What to watch: The Nov. 10 deadline is the next marker for whether checks become a deal. Mack has said he is focused on the Chargers.

Sources

ProFootballTalk 2026-10-16T21:01:05.936180+00:00

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