The 49ers may have just found Nick Bosa’s mirror image — and the NFL can’t stop talking about it.QQ
A new NFL trade report claims the San Francisco 49ers see one specific player as a perfect in-season replacement for Nick Bosa. However, that star is highly unlikely to be traded this year.
Despite being ravaged by injuries, the 49ers have been able to persevere and head into a Week 8 clash against the Houston Texans with a record of 5-2. However, George Kittle is finally back, QB Brock Purdy should return soon, and Brandon Aiyuk is not far from making his 2025 season debut.
But one player they won’t get back this year is star pass rusher Nick Bosa. A few weeks ago, the five-time Pro Bowler tore the ACL in his right knee and is done for the season. Replacing a player of that level during the year is nearly impossible, but that doesn’t mean San Francisco isn’t willing to try.
According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the 49ers view Cincinnati Bengals star pass rusher Trey Hendrickson as “an ideal fit” to fill the void left by Bosa’s absence. However, there is one major problem.
“Hendrickson would be far and away the most attractive trade target if Cincinnati entertains a deal. However, a team source told ESPN, as reported Oct. 14 that the Bengals have no plans to trade the former All-Pro.”Jeremy Fowler
Trey Hendrickson stats: 6 games, 15 tackles, 4 sacks, 8 QB hits, 1 forced fumble
A few weeks ago, the Bengals seemed dead in the water and headed toward being sellers before the trade deadline because Jake Browning was terrible in relief of injured star quarterback Joe Burrow. However, after Week 5, Cincy traded for journeyman Super Bowl winner Joe Flacco. And the grey beard has given the Bengals hope for a playoff push.
He played well in a 27-18 road loss to the Green Bay Packers two weeks ago on just a couple of days of practice. Then he threw for 342 yards and three touchdowns in a huge 33-31 win over division rivals the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. It moved their record to 3-4 and gave them hope that they can stay in the playoff chase until Burrow returns in December
