Overview

• San Francisco sits 4-2 after season-ending injuries to Nick Bosa (ACL) and Fred Warner (ankle), sharpening the need for edge help before the Nov. 4 NFL trade deadline.
• The Athletic’s Dianna Russini reports the 49ers showed the most interest in Bengals All-Pro Trey Hendrickson, yet Cincinnati is not shopping him following its Thursday night win.
• ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler lists alternative pass rushers on the radar, including Jermaine Johnson, Bradley Chubb, Jaelan Phillips, Rashan Gary, Will McDonald IV, and Arden Key.
• Former 49ers executive Ran Carthon highlighted Arden Key as a realistic, lower-cost option on an expiring contract with inside-out versatility.
• Multiple contenders, including the Eagles, Chiefs, Lions, Colts, Raiders, Jaguars, and Cowboys, are also seeking defensive-line help, and San Francisco could turn to free agents if a trade doesn’t materialize.