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49ers Acquire DE Keion White in Low-Cost Move to Bolster Thinned Pass Rush

ESPN reports the front office remains active in trade discussions ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • San Francisco obtained Keion White and a 2026 seventh-round pick from New England for a 2026 sixth-rounder.
  • White, 26, was a 2023 second-round pick who logged five sacks in 2024 and can kick inside on passing downs.
  • The deal follows a run of injuries that includes Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL tear and setbacks to multiple edge rushers.
  • Before the trade, the 49ers were down to Mykel Williams and Robert Beal Jr. as their only healthy defensive ends on the active roster.
  • Team leaders have favored low-risk additions, while ESPN insiders say they are still pursuing more help across the roster.