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Yes, the 49ers acquired a pair of defensive linemen earlier this week. But neither is exactly the edge pass rusher the 49ers currently lack.
When you watch Brock Purdy at practice, he seems healthy enough to play. He can run. He can throw. He looks like
The 49ers selected Williams with the 11th overall pick of the NFL Draft back in April, hoping he would instantly bolster the team's pass rush. Instead, he has logged just one sack and two quarterback hits while managing a 52.8 pass-rushing grade at Pro Football Focus, which ranks 109th out of 119 qualifying edge rushers.
The Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers are thought to be set for some trade business ahead of the deadline.
Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers hope to get back on track running the ball against the New York Giants and their 30th-ranked rush defense.
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49ers' Robert Saleh lauds 'uber-talented' Jaxson Dart: 'I think New York hit on this one big-time'
New York Giants rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart is already turning heads, and San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh has certainly taken notice. Prior to the 49ers' trip to New York in Week 9, Saleh had some high praise for Dart and the Giants front office, and he even had a little fun with Brian Daboll's injury tent saga.
The 49ers’ pass rush is collapsing, and a potential trade for Las Vegas Raiders star Maxx Crosby could be their only fix.
A familiar face returns to the San Francisco 49ers as defensive lineman Clelin Ferrell joins the team’s practice squad. Ferrell’s return marks his second stint in red and gold, adding depth to the 49ers’ roster following the addition of Keion White in exchange for a sixth-round pick.