Kawakami: There are no magic fixes left for the 49ers and they know it (paywall) “The next time they’ll be true Super Bowl contenders will probably be in 2026 with Nos. 54 and 97 back in uniform and Purdy fully healthy, and that’s only if this team can avoid a third consecutive season of injury mayhem.

Oh, and the 49ers need to keep their 2026 first- and second-round picks to use on at least one offensive lineman and probably another defensive lineman after drafting multiple D-linemen in the early rounds last year.

Which means that a moderate trade for an effective pass rusher (to at least take Bryce Huff’s place after his injury a week ago) would definitely help; but anything that would involve moving a premium pick would be irresponsible.“

49ers show they desperately need to trade for

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