Hypothetical 49ers trade sends Brandon Aiyuk for 3x Pro Bowl DT
The 49ers might be able to upgrade their defense and move on from Brandon Aiyuk in this trade scenario.
As news around disgruntled New York Giants defensive tackle Dexter Lawrence's trade request circles the league, hypothetical trades for the three-time Pro Bowler will continue to pop up. Many teams should be interested in the 30. 5-sack artist, but it could take a pretty penny to trade for him.
Lawrence also reportedly wants $30 million a year in a new contract, per SNY . Bleacher Report's Moe Moton broke down a few theoretical trades for Lawrence, including one that involved the 49ers . Despite the 49ers trading a third-round pick for Osa Odighizuwa , Moton had San Francisco sending a second-round pick in 2025 (No.
58), a fourth-round pick in 2025 and receiver Brandon Aiyuk to New York for Lawrence. Perhaps San Francisco isn't done trying to revamp the unit under new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris. Keep in mind that Alfred Collins had a quiet rookie campaign, logging 17 tackles (one for loss) and a sack.
With a healthy Nick Bosa and 2025 first-rounder Mykel Williams on the edge, Lawrence and Odighizuwa would round out what could be an above-average defensive line. San Francisco could also find an opportunity to move on from Brandon Aiyuk in a trade instead of outright releasing him. 49ers owner Jed York and head coach Kyle Shanahan gave the impression that the team could keep Aiyuk, but it's difficult to envision the receiver repairing his relationship with the club amid a lack of communication.