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IMAGE: Jun 16, 2019; San Francisco, CA, USA; The bat and batting helmet of San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Jeff Samardzija (29) sit in the dugout before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images \/ Imagn Images<\/div>\n

The 49ers\u2019 2025 season took a gut punch early when All-Pro edge rusher Nick Bosa went down with a torn ACL in Week 3 against Arizona. It wasn\u2019t just a loss – it was the<\/em> loss.<\/p>\n

Bosa isn’t just part of the Niners\u2019 pass rush; he’s the engine that makes it roar. Losing him meant San Francisco suddenly found itself with a glaring hole on the defensive front and a big question ahead: How do you replace a game-wrecker?<\/p>\n

Naturally, eyes turned toward general manager John Lynch. Would he dip into the trade market to fill the void Bosa left?<\/p>\n

The buzz started immediately, with names like All-Pro pass rusher Trey Hendrickson floating to the top of the rumor pile. Hendrickson\u2019s unresolved contract issues with the Bengals from the previous offseason only added fuel to the speculation.<\/p>\n

But let\u2019s be real – pulling off a major trade in late September is never easy. It\u2019s too early in the NFL calendar.<\/p>\n

Most teams, even those off to shaky starts, still believe the season is salvageable and aren\u2019t ready to part ways with top-tier talent. Becoming a seller typically happens in the final week or two leading up to the trade deadline – and we\u2019re just now entering that window.<\/p>\n

What makes the 49ers situation even more interesting is that they kept winning – and winning without Bosa. That\u2019s what changes the equation.<\/p>\n

After a thrilling Week 5 overtime win against the Rams, San Francisco moved to 4-1 on the season. No rushing touchdowns.<\/p>\n

No interceptions. A lineup packed with backups and next-men-up.<\/p>\n

And yet, they\u2019re stacking wins. That\u2019s when a team starts \u201cearning the right,\u201d as Lynch put it, to make a move.<\/p>\n

In a recent conversation on NBC Sports Bay Area\u2019s 49ers Talk Podcast<\/em>, Lynch opened up about what could trigger a trade for this team – and when.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou\u2019ve got to earn the right,\u201d Lynch said. \u201cIt\u2019s probably talked about more in baseball: Do you earn the right to motivate people to go acquire people? So that means we\u2019ve got to keep playing good football, so [a new player] could be the guy who makes a difference.\u201d<\/p>\n

That line is more than GM-speak. It gives real insight into how the Niners evaluate midseason opportunities.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re not just being aggressive for the sake of it. The front office needs to be convinced this team is worth the extra push – that they’re still a contender even without No. 97 terrorizing quarterbacks off the edge.<\/p>\n

And so far? They\u2019re making a pretty strong case.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s also worth noting that Lynch has never shied away from bold, in-season moves. The Christian McCaffrey coup in 2022 was a masterstroke, turning a potent offense into a nightmare matchup across all four quarters. That deal cost San Francisco several high picks – but the return was immediate, and the team didn\u2019t regret it.<\/p>\n

Sure, the front office would prefer to hold onto those picks and build through affordable, cost-controlled rookies, especially after shedding big salaries over the offseason. But if the right target is out there – someone who can help patch the Bosa-sized hole up front and elevate this defense down the stretch – expect Lynch to pick up the phone.<\/p>\n

The clock is ticking ahead of the NFL\u2019s trade deadline on Tuesday, November 4<\/strong>. With San Francisco playing through early-season adversity and still banking Ws, the 49ers may have done more than keep pace – they might have earned their shot to take another big swing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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