Lynch says 49ers shopping at deadline as Kittle pushes for Mack

5-0 San Francisco holds picks in every 2027 round

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

What happened: San Francisco general manager John Lynch said trade discussions have ramped up ahead of the deadline. Tight end George Kittle asked Lynch about edge rusher Khalil Mack during the conversation.

Why it matters: San Francisco is 5-0 and seeking pass-rush depth for the stretch run. Lynch previously described the team as in active mode ahead of the deadline. A veteran addition would fit a roster already built to contend.

By the numbers: Mack made 32 tackles with 5.5 sacks in 12 games in 2025. He was drafted fifth overall in 2014 out of Buffalo. San Francisco is 5-0 entering the deadline stretch.

What to watch: The deadline is the next marker for whether talks produce a move. Lynch's next update will show how far discussions advanced.

Sources

San Francisco Chronicle 2026-10-16T19:26:51.329046+00:00

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