# 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on Possible Trades

> 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says they'll trade for help but keeps options open.
- Title: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan on Possible Trades | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says they'll trade for help but keeps options open. 49ers, kyle shanahan, trade · reported by San Francisco 49ers On SI.
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- Source: San Francisco 49ers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/49ers-hc-kyle-shanahan-gives-diplomatic-answer-about-possible-trades
- Published: 2026-10-27T13:00:06+00:00
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- Topics: 49ers, kyle shanahan, trade, draft capital, deforest buckner, nfl, sports
## 49ers trade deadline
The San Francisco 49ers should bite the bullet and make at least one trade before the deadline.
## 49ers draft capital
They've been holding onto their draft capital, but making a move now makes sense to trade for someone.
## Diplomatic answers
Though the 49ers, as has been the case for several weeks now, continue to give diplomatic answers that essentially amount to nothing-burgers when asked what it would take to make a trade.
## Kyle Shanahan on trade
Kyle Shanahan told reporters via conference call: 'That's stuff, I know [general manager] John [Lynch] and our whole personnel department, they discuss that seven days a week for a long time right now'.

> That's stuff, I know [general manager] John [Lynch] and our whole personnel department, they discuss that seven days a week for a long time right now
## Trade timeline
We still have two weeks for it, Shanahan said, adding they'll be in contact over the next week.

> We still have two weeks for it
## Injury spots
The obvious injury spots to the 49ers have been receiver and D-line, but they're getting players back at both positions.

> I mean, the obvious injury spots to us have been receiver and D-line
## DeForest Buckner
DeForest Buckner, with four sacks this year, could return to strengthen the 49ers pass rush.

> He's had four sacks this year. A good start
## Key takeaway

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan says they'll trade for help but keeps options open.