# Why 49ers Wide Receiver Trade Won't Help

> 49ers wide receiver trade won't significantly boost offense.
- Title: Why 49ers Wide Receiver Trade Won't Help | Shortify
- Summary: 49ers wide receiver trade won't significantly boost offense. 49ers won't find a wide receiver who can significantly help their offense after injuries and…
- Keywords: san francisco 49ers, wide receiver, trade market, jordan watkins, jacob cowing, brandin cooks, deebo samuel, mike evans, demarcus robinson, jerry jeudy, jauan jennings, brian thomas jr
- Source: San Francisco 49ers On SI — https://si.com/nfl/49ers/onsi/why-a-wide-receiver-trade-won-t-significantly-help-49ers
- Published: 2026-10-21T15:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: san francisco 49ers, wide receiver, trade market, jordan watkins, jacob cowing, brandin cooks, deebo samuel, mike evans, demarcus robinson, jerry jeudy, jauan jennings, brian thomas jr
## 49ers wide receiver injuries
San Francisco 49ers wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Mike Evans have been injured recently.
## 49ers top receivers out
49ers top two receivers are injured, driving fan demand for a trade.
## 49ers rely on backup receivers
49ers will use Jordan Watkins, Jacob Cowing, and Brandin Cooks in Week 7.
## Samuel and Robinson likely back
Samuel and Demarcus Robinson will return soon, making trade less urgent.
## No big-time receivers available
49ers can't find big-time receivers to trade for in the market.
## Jerry Jeudy unlikely to move
Jerry Jeudy is with Cleveland Browns after recent win over Ravens.
## Jauan Jennings a potential trade
Trading for Jauan Jennings could help 49ers quickly adapt.
## Brian Thomas Jr. potential help
Brian Thomas Jr. could help but last impactful play was two years ago.
## High trade cost for Thomas
Multiple teams want Brian Thomas Jr., increasing trade cost.
## 49ers won't trade for Thomas
49ers won't get into bidding war for Brian Thomas Jr.
## Passing on receivers not regretful
Passing on wide receivers won't be regretful move for 49ers.
## Key takeaway

49ers won't find a wide receiver who can significantly help their offense after injuries and trade market challenges.