The 49ers’ first stumble of the season hasn’t changed the larger picture in San Francisco: this is still a team positioned to shop before the trade deadline.
After falling to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-20, in Week 7, the 49ers remain in first place in the NFC West at 6-1. That record has them lined up as buyers, and one of the clearest holes on the roster is at wide receiver.
That need has now pulled them into speculation involving one of the Jets’ biggest names. Bleacher Report’s Alex Kay predicted San Francisco would land Garrett Wilson from New York in a deal that sends a 2027 first-round pick and a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Jets before the deadline.
It would be a splashy swing, no question. The 49ers need another receiver who can tilt a game, and Wilson fits that bill. At the same time, the asking price would be steep.
Still, Wilson is 26 and in the middle of his prime, which is exactly why a move like this has traction. He has already put together a strong season with the Jets, producing three touchdowns, 37 catches, and 444 receiving yards in seven games.
And this isn’t just a hot start. Wilson has topped 1,000 receiving yards in each season from 2022 to 2024, giving him the kind of track record that makes him one of the most intriguing names on the market. If San Francisco is serious about upgrading its passing game, he would be a headline-grabbing addition.
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