"Considering he hasn't had a good season and fell down the depth chart throughout the summer, it's almost shocking to see any team willing to give up even late-round draft capital to acquire him. But given the losses the 49ers have dealt with, like Fred Warner, it's not entirely surprising that they were interested in providing White a fresh start. The Patriots make their first big trade ahead of the 2025 NFL deadline"
"The 2023 second-round pick joined the Patriots with a lot of potential, and there was a lot of hope he could fill a void on the defensive line from the get-go. But he never lived up to the hype and seemingly took a step backward over the past two years, making it easy for Vrabel and Co. to move on."
Keion White was traded from the New England Patriots to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2026 sixth-round pick. White had been a rumored trade candidate all offseason and was recently a healthy scratch, signaling decreased standing on the Patriots' depth chart. The 49ers pursued White partly due to their roster losses and interest in adding pass-rush depth. White entered the NFL as a 2023 second-round pick but failed to meet expectations over the past two seasons. The Patriots now face reduced depth at defensive end and may pursue another pass rusher before the deadline.
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