While the 49ers still have some question marks on the defensive line, the defensive line unit was a popular group on Tuesday’s trade deadline with players like Smith and Preston Smith being on the move. With Lynch and company not making a move, the 49ers will need to lean on one their free agent signings from the summer – Leonard Floyd.

It's unclear whether the San Francisco 49ers' lack of activity in the trade market is a sign of a quiet trade deadline, or a calm before the storm. The 49ers may be aiming to bolster a handful of positions at the deadline,

The San Francisco 49ers are fearless in making big moves at the trade deadline. They've shown that over the past few seasons. For example, Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have traded for players like WR Emmanuel Sanders (2019), RB Christian McCaffrey (2022), and edge rushers Randy...