The San Francisco 49ers seemingly aren't finished exploring the trade market after acquiring defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. Head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed Sunday that San Francisco is working hard to find another deal before Tuesday's deadline.
“It feels like any one of the 32 teams can make a trade," Shanahan said. "I'm not trying to be a smart(expletive) by that at all, but trust me, my family's hounding me as much as you guys are. I know it's fun to talk about. Everybody talks through trades, but really when it comes down to it, how many guys are really available? How many teams go through with it? It's not like free agency, alright. But, we've already made one big one and hopefully there'll be options and those options will make sense
for us. I know we're working hard looking at it.”
The 49ers have some clear areas where additional depth could help. The defensive line has dealt with significant injuries throughout the season, and rookie Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending broken ankle against Las Vegas. Buckner's arrival helps address that position, but San Francisco could still use additional reinforcements.
Receiver is another position worth monitoring. Injuries have forced younger players into larger roles, with Jordan Watkins taking advantage of his increased opportunities. He caught four passes for 86 yards and a touchdown against the Raiders, including a 37-yard scoring reception. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel should return at some point this year, but the team had already lost Ricky Pearsall and De'Shaun Stribling to injuries earlier this year.
The 49ers have already attempted to add a pass-catcher when they inquired about Vikings receiver Jauan Jennings, but they were rebuked when the former 49ers receiver said he wanted to stay in Minnesota.
Either way, the 49ers have a little more than a day to make a trade.
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: Kyle Shanahan confirms 49ers 'working hard' on another trade
