49ers Predicted to Make Splashy Pass Rush Move

The San Francisco 49ers roster is set entering the 2026 season. However, if there is one position the team could address, it would be edge rusher. Matt Barrows The San Francisco 49ers roster is set entering the 2026 season. However, if there is one position the team could address, it would be edge rusher.gave his bold prediction for the 49ers season. His was the 49ers added a veteran edge rusher this year. 'The 49ers entered the offseason with a hole at defensive end and somehow that hole has grown wider,' wrote Barrows. 'All of which suggests that at some point the 49ers will look to add a free agent like Leonard Floyd or Joey Bosa or perhaps make a splashy trade at the Nov. 10 deadline. 'San Francisco 49ers projected to add edge rusher during 2026 season As things stand, the room looks thin. They have Nick Bosa, but he is coming back from an ACL injury. He is expected to be fully healthy, but the team has been taking it easy on him in the offseason. Mykel Williams is on the PUP and will miss at least six games. Even when he returns, he is a development player who is not expected to make an impact right away. Sam Okuayinonnu is on the IR. It leaves Keion White and Romello Height as the only legitimate options to rush opposite of Bosa. White has a 7.5 sacks in three NFL seasons and is known more for run defense. Height is the designated pass rusher, but the rookie third round pick did not record a pressure in the preseason. With Floyd, they could sign a player who has experience with the 49ers, and Raheem Morris. He spent 2024 with San Francisco and 2025 with Morris. In the case of Bosa, it is the brother of Nick. There are likely only a few teams that Joey Bosa would sign with and playing with his brother makes the 49ers one of those teams. The 49ers can give White and Height a look for a couple of weeks, but these two rushers are more appealing on paper. It would not be surprising if they looked into both of them. They also might be active in trade talks. Loading recommendations... Please wait while we load personalized content recommendationsParker Hurley is a Pittsburgh native and IUP alumni with a deep-rooted passion for football and a decade of experience analyzing the game. Since 2016, he had extensively covered the Chicago Bears, serving as the site manager for Bear Goggles On from 2017 to 2023. During that time, Parker published hundreds of articles per month and led content strategy across written, audio, and video formats. Parker has also produced podcasts, blogs, and YouTube content focused on the Pittsburgh Steelers, NFL betting trends, and league-wide analysis. His work blends film breakdowns, statistical insight, and timely news reaction to deliver clear, actionable content for fans and bettors alike. Now, Parker contributes NFL coverage across multiple platforms, expanding his scope to include teams like the San Francisco 49ers and broader NFL narratives. Whether he's analyzing rookie development or evaluating playoff contenders, Parker's top priority is helping readers understand the game on a deeper level. He brings passion, clarity, and consistency to everything he writes, always aiming to educate, engage, and elevate the football conversation.