Blockbuster trade prediction should be of interest to San Francisco 49ers

Jul 16, 2026 - 15:05

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There's an expectation in the NFL that there could still be some major trades over the next few months.

Even if that means we have to wait until the trade deadline, there will be some moves made here and there.

One player who was already traded, though it was rescinded, was Maxx Crosby. Crosby, still with the Las Vegas Raiders, figures to be available for the right price.

Bleacher Report recently predicted that he would be the next guy to get traded and mentioned the San Francisco 49ers as a potential landing spot.

“Of course, just because Crosby said there are no hard feelings doesn't mean there aren't any. He will turn 29 in August and knows the Raiders are at least a year or two away from contending. There are multiple contenders who could use the services of an elite edge-rusher who just logged 10 sacks and 28 tackles for loss in an injury-shortened 2025 campaign. And Crosby is easily the most valuable trade chip Las Vegas has. Crosby may not be publicly demanding a trade yet, but he wouldn't be annoyed if he wound up in, say, San Francisco. And that demand may yet come, especially if the Raiders struggle in 2026,” Gary Davenport of BR wrote.

With all the injuries the 49ers have dealt with on the defensive side of the football in recent years, making a move for a player like Crosby would make a whole lot of sense if they're playing well at the deadline.

However, if San Francisco is dealing with some of those injuries, it is likely better off not moving a ton of assets for a player who figures to be pretty expensive.