Overview
- San Francisco made no trades at the cutoff, with recent additions limited to DE Keion White and the re-acquisition of DL Clelin Ferrell.
- Shanahan said the team pursued options but balked at costs, including a reported second-round asking price for Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson.
- The 49ers are 6-3 and, in Shanahan’s words, “in the hunt” as they enter the back half of the season.
- The defense has absorbed season-ending losses to Fred Warner, Nick Bosa and rookie Mykell Williams, intensifying the need for pass-rush help.
- DE Bryce Huff is expected to return this week from a hamstring injury, while QB Brock Purdy remains limited with a toe issue and Mac Jones is 5-2 as the fill-in.