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Golden Nuggets: It wouldn’t be a 49ers offseason without rampant trade speculation

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 23: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers interacts with defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders after an NFL preseason football game, at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

49ers reportedly moving on from DT Kalia Davis
“According to Jordan Schultz, the 49ers do not plan to place a tender on the restricted free agent, allowing him to hit the open market.”

Report: 49ers in play for Maxx Crosby; Mac Jones trade market cools
“The San Francisco 49ers are seemingly one of a dozen teams in play for Crosby, whom the Las Vegas Raiders would move for a couple of draft picks (it doesn’t seem like they can get two first-rounders) and a player,” Barrows and Tafur wrote.”

49ers schedule pre-draft meeting with Memphis OT Travis Burke
“According to Justin Melo of Sports Illustrated, the 49ers are among several teams scheduled to hold an in-person meeting with former Memphis offensive tackle Travis Burke ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft.”

49ers select O-lineman with one concern in Lance Zierlein’s mock draft
“Short arms have been a big discussion point since the Super Bowl and might cause [Spencer] Fano to slip, but I’m not sure the 49ers would allow him to get past them, considering the athletic talent and scheme fit he could provide at right tackle or a guard spot,” Zierlein wrote.”

Mac Jones’ quiet market and other 49ers takeaways from the NFL combine (paywall)
“According to league sources, the 49ers are eyeing assistant offensive line coach Cameron Clemmons to replace Brian Fleury as the team’s tight end coach. Clemmons spent the last two seasons working under offensive line coach Chris Foerster, who helps draw up the team’s running plays.”

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Another top pass rusher could be available this offseason via trade

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - NOVEMBER 9: Jonathan Greenard #58 of the Minnesota Vikings looks on during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens at U.S. Bank Stadium on November 09, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images) | Getty Images

With the NFL franchise deadline coming and going today, there were several key players who will hit the open market this offseason, including Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson.

Other notable free agents that didn’t receive the franchise tag included Baltimore Ravens center Tyler Linderbaum, Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Odafe Oweh, Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce, and others.

Oweh and Hendrickson add to the pass-rush pool of free agents, and could be among the top players available at the position this offseason. There have been rumors about other potential pass rushers being available on the market, such as Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby, while Jaelen Phillips, Khalil Mack, Joey Bosa, Kwity Paye, and others will be free agents.

On Tuesday, one more name popped up as a player who could be available for trade this offseason: Minnesota Vikings pass rusher Jonathan Greenard. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Minnesota is open to trading the pass rusher due to its salary cap issues, with Greenard holding cap hits of $22.3 million and $19 million over the next two seasons.

However, none of that money is fully guaranteed, so a team that trades for Greenard may need to work out a new contract for the talented pass rusher. Could that be the San Francisco 49ers?

Last week, it was reported that the 49ers could be sneaky contenders for the top free agent defensive linemen and wide receivers on the open market. They have some cap space to spend, and Greenard may be a better fit for the team at 28 years old with his pass-rushing ability.

Greenard shone in his first season in Minnesota, recording 12 sacks, 11.5 stuffs, and four forced fumbles in 2024. He totaled 84 pressures, according to PFF, with a pass-rush win rate of 15.2 percent. That earned him a Pro Bowl appearance.

This year, playing in only 12 games due to a shoulder injury, Greenard’s sack numbers were down (3), but he still had a high pressure rate (13.5 percent) that ranked seventh in the NFL, according to ESPN.

While it’s unclear what draft compensation would be asked for in a Greenard trade, a Day 2 pick makes sense given his age and ability.

The defensive line and creating pressure is a top priority for the 49ers this offseason, general manager John Lynch said at the NFL Combine last week, and adding a player like Greenard opposite Nick Bosa could solve that.

With him in the fold, San Francisco could focus more on their interior defensive line in free agency or the draft, solidifying a position that really struggled to generate pressure in 2025. Depth and top-level talent have been key for the 49ers at defensive line, which they just didn’t have last year.

But they’ll be getting Bosa and first-round pick Mykel Williams back from torn ACLs, while Bryce Huff remains under contract off the edge. So the price and potential contract restructure will absolutely matter here. Still, there aren’t too many opportunities to acquire a player of Greenard’s caliber heading into his age-29 season, especially given the free agency pool.

Source: https://www.ninersnation.com/san-fr...-greenard-trade-candidate-pass-rush-nick-bosa