49ers News: The main benefit of a Maxx Crosby trade would be all the maxx-ing puns
LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 23: Tight end George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers interacts with defensive end Maxx Crosby #98 of the Las Vegas Raiders after an NFL preseason football game, at Allegiant Stadium on August 23, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Brooke Sutton/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesRumor: 49ers among teams still interested in trading for Maxx Crosby
But according to a source, they're one of several teams still interested in trading for Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby....Theoretically, the 49ers could offer a first-rounder and Mykel Williams to the Raiders for Crosby," Cohn wrote. If the Raiders would prefer a second-round pick rather than Williams, who was the 11th pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the 49ers could do that as well. Williams is coming off a torn ACL, but he's only 21 years old."
49ers 90-in-90: How many touchdowns does Brock Purdy throw for in 2026?
The yards per attempt should be closer to nine than seven thanks to the speed on the field. The lack of speed bogged down the offense a year ago. We know Brock is a chucker. We know he wants to push the ball down the field. When Kendrick Bourne and Jauan Jennings are two of your primary options, passes over 10 yards aren't going to be the norm."
49ers Set to Release Brandon Aiyuk Ahead of Training Camp
The 49ers want the situation resolved before training camp opens in late July, and given Aiyuk's limited trade market, the former All-Pro's release is the most likely end to the multi-year saga."