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49ers Trade for Patriots DE Keion White in 2026 Pick Swap

The low-cost pick swap targets depth for an injury-hit pass rush before the Nov. 4 deadline.

Overview

  • San Francisco will send a 2026 sixth-round pick to New England and receive Keion White plus a 2026 seventh-rounder, according to multiple outlets.
  • The trade is pending a physical before it becomes official, per reports.
  • The move follows a season-ending ACL for Nick Bosa and hamstring setbacks to Bryce Huff and Yetur Gross-Matos, with the 49ers last in NFL pressure percentage.
  • White, a 2023 second-rounder, produced five sacks and 16 quarterback hits in 2024 but was a healthy scratch this season under Mike Vrabel after limited impact.
  • White is under contract through 2026 on his rookie deal, and the 49ers are signaling they may pursue further defensive-line help ahead of the deadline.