Why 49ers made Davis trade, a value acquisition, over big-time move

Nov 5, 2024 at 2:40 PM

The 49ers' roster did not remain static Tuesday through the NFL trade deadline. Just before the 1 p.m. PT window closed, the 49ers added a little-known defensive tackle who figures to see action as part of the team's rotation. The 49ers acquired backup defensive lineman Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans for a 2026 seventh-round draft pick, a source confirmed to NBC Sports Bay Area. It was not a big splash, but the 49ers determined it was a fit that did not come at much of a cost. The big additions for the 49ers will come through those players returning from injuries. The 49ers might need to clear roster spots in the coming days for running back Christian McCaffrey and offensive lineman Jon Feliciano. Both were designated to return this week and could be in uniform Sunday when the 49ers play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 10. Over the next several weeks, the 49ers could make additional moves to bring back linebacker Dre Greenlaw, defensive lineman Yetur Gross-Matos and safety Talanoa Hufanga. General manager John Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan said they would weigh the short-term and long-term impact of any trade scenario. Clearly, any bigger deal that could have been made did...

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