Kurtenbach: The 49ers Have a Big Problem at Wide Receiver. Here Are Three Reasonable Solutions

Kurtenbach: The 49ers have a big problem at wide receiver. Here are three reasonable solutions

San Francisco 49ers: Ricky Pearsall's breakout is real, but the Niners need to swing a trade to compliment him.

San Francisco 49ers Reportedly Seeking Trade For Wide Receiver

On Wednesday August 20, 2025, NFL insider Dianna Russini reported the San Francisco 49ers are “making calls” in pursuit of a trade for a wide receiver.  The Jets are among several teams monitoring the trade market for potential wide receiver additions, per sources. The 49ers and Vikings are also making calls. — Dianna Russini (@DMRussini) August 20, 2025 Russini also reported that the Minnesota Vikings and New York Jets are seeking to bring in w…

This might be the real reason the 49ers want to trade for a receiver

Earlier this week, the 49ers tried to trade for wide receiver John Metchie before the Philadelphia Eagles ultimately made the Houston Texans a better offer.

Vikings, Jets, 49ers Seeking WR Help

The Vikings are exploring a trade for a veteran wide receiver, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero and The Athletic’s Dianna Russini. The Jets and 49ers are also interested in adding a wideout, per Russini. Minnesota will be without 2023 first-round pick Jordan Addison for the first three games of the season due to a DUI-related suspension. Justin Jefferson (hamstring) has returned to practice after missing much of training camp, but offsea…