49ers mailbag: Will they mine the trade market for pass rusher? What's Purdy's deal?
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49ers mailbag: Will they mine the trade market for pass rusher? What's Purdy's deal?
"When did Huff get hurt??? This is getting really absurd. (@mgibson81) The 49ers' injury train passed Absurd Depot weeks ago. Bryce Huff felt his hamstring pain over the final plays of Sunday's 20-10 win, which he helped spark with a strip sack (team-high fourth sack this season) as well as another pressure that prompted intentional grounding before halftime. Who replaces Huff?"
"I suspect nobody. This is another huge loss and it continues every game. Takes away so much from the win. (@sfballfan) With Nick Bosa lost for the season and Yetur Gross-Matos sidelined multiple games, the 49ers must add to their defensive end rotation. Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, and Trevis Gipson are the roster's healthy options while practice-squad elevations could bring William Bradley-King and Robert Beal Jr. They have a combined 18 career sacks, including 11 from Gipson, who had seven on the 2021 Bears."
"Do you think the Niners will go after a DE? And if so, a big name? (@ninerempire209) Yes. A big name? They should keep pursuing one or more. No need to name-drop here. Any will suffice before the Nov. 4 trade deadline. John Lynch has previously said that the team had to EARN any FO moves before the trade deadline. With the effort and results (Sunday), has the team done that? Will Lynch go shopping to bolster the roster soon? (@AZ9erholic) Yes."
The 49ers have navigated a season marked by resilient depth and recurring injuries. Defensive end Bryce Huff suffered a hamstring issue late in the recent 20-10 win after contributing a strip sack and pressure. The team faces multiple losses, including Nick Bosa for the season and Yetur Gross-Matos sidelined, prompting reliance on Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, Trevis Gipson and potential practice-squad elevations like William Bradley-King and Robert Beal Jr. Management is actively pursuing defensive-end help and has been engaging the trade market ahead of the Nov. 4 deadline to bolster the roster.
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