49ers encouraged to replace injured Nick Bosa with former Giants' first round pick
The San Francisco 49ers have had a rough start to the 2025 NFL season as far as the injury bug is concerned. The 49ers have dealt with many of their top players missing time due to injuries, but have continued to find ways to win.
The 49ers enter Week 7 of the NFL season 4-2, and in a three-way tie atop the NFC West.
However, in addition to quarterback Brock Purdy, tight end George Kittle, receiver Ricky Pearsall and linebacker Fred Warner being out with injuries, the 49ers are without All-Pro edge rusher Nick Bosa. But, this trade proposal would solve that part of the issue with a former first round pick.
49ers encouraged to trade for Kayvon Thibodeaux
Bosa tore his ACL in Week 3 of the NFL season against the Arizona Cardinals and will miss the remainder of the year. With Warner now out as well, and young pass rusher Yetur Gross-Matos dealing with an injury, San Francisco's defense could use some help.
That's where former Giants' first round pick Kayvon Thibodeaux comes into play.
The Oregon product would bring much-needed reinforcement to the 49ers defensive line, and could help keep their Super Bowl aspirations alive with the strong start they've had to the season.
"After an offseason chock with questions about his future in New York, Thibodeaux has showed signs of growth after the team’s commitment to him," PFF's Bradley Locker wrote. "Through six games, his 71.4 overall PFF grade is his highest since his rookie season, and his 78.9 PFF run-defense grade is his best yet.
"Thibodeaux has also contributed 22 pressures, albeit on a more mediocre 12.6% pass-rush win rate."
The Giants have a young core that has shown promise, but they're not in win-now mode. New York has a veteran in Brian Burns and a youngster in Abdul Carter that can anchor its defensive line for the future.
With Thibodeaux getting back to playing like he was coming out of college in his rookie year, he would bring instant strength to a weakness on the 49ers' defensive line without Bosa.
San Francisco has started the year strong, and has shown the offense will put up points regardless of who's on the field in coach Kyle Shanahan's system. The addition of a talented edge rusher in Thibodeaux could put the 49ers right back in the conversation of Super Bowl contenders.
Broncos Trade Pitch Lands $72 Million All-Pro ‘Wonder’ Before Deadline

The Denver Broncos could be open to exploring trade options at the deadline, according to head coach Sean Payton. And while Payton said that he did not have that on his mind after Week 6, a deal for

Davis is a two-time Pro Bowler, was a First Team All-Pro in 2019, and has four Second Team selections to his credit.
He also played under Payton on the
Heavy Sports Trade Proposal Sends Demario Davis From Saints to Broncos
GettyDemario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts after making a tackle against the
Pro Football Focus’ Bradley Locker listed the Broncos among the “possible fits” for seven players as the trade deadline approaches. Of those, three were linebackers, with Davis joining
This Heavy Sports trade proposal aims to reunite Davis and Payton in Denver, helping to solve a key issue for the Broncos.
Broncos
- Demario Davis
Saints get:
- 2026 fourth-round draft pick (via NOR)
Davis could be a fit with the Broncos for many reasons, including being the best value at LB.
Adams is a converted safety and, more importantly, a member of the Broncos’ AFC West rivals, the
Davis’ familiarity with Payton could also help the Broncos and the Saints reach an agreement before the deadline, with New Orleans 1-5 on the season.
Broncos Named Fitting Trade Deadline Destination for Demario Davis
GettyDemario Davis #56 of the New Orleans Saints reacts while playing against the Arizona Cardinals.
Locker’s other potential fits for the Broncos before the trade deadline include Raiders wide receiver
However, linebacker is an underlying need for the NFL’s No. 2-ranked defense in Denver.
Davis is on an expiring two-year, $17.5 million contract, and he has earned $71.8 million in his 13-plus-season career. He has a $6.9 million cap hit this season.
“Davis has remained one of the league’s ageless wonders in 2025. Even at age 36, his 81.2 overall PFF grade ranks eighth among qualified linebackers. Although keeping up in coverage has proven a bit more of a liability, Davis is still a tremendous run defender, evidenced by his 90.5 PFF run-defense grade and 19 stops,”
“Even though the Saints have gone 22-35 over the last four years, they haven’t shown a willingness to part with veterans like Davis. Perhaps that will finally change with Davis in the last season of a two-year extension.”
Davis is on the Saints’ books for $14.3 million in 2026 due to a void year, complicating matters.
The trade deadline is on November 4 this year, giving the Broncos
Broncos’ LB Under Scrutiny Amid Dre Greenlaw’s Absence
According to Locker in his excerpt about Brooks, “look for the Broncos — who are 24th in PFF coverage grade at linebacker this year — to potentially add a player up the middle, especially with
Greenlaw signed a three-year, $31.5 million contract with the Broncos in free agency as part of a vaunted haul.
He is on injured reserve without a clear timetable for his return.
“Greenlaw, a stalwart the past six seasons with San Francisco, has yet to play this season due to a quad injury,” The Denver Gazette’s Chris Tomasson wrote on October 13. “He is now eligible to come off injured reserve, but it remains uncertain when he will return.”
Without Greenlaw, Alex Singleton has been exposed in coverage, ranking 20th among all linebackers with at least 190 coverage snaps, per Pro Football Focus.
Greenlaw’s fill-in, Justin Strnad, has been better than Singleton but still well below average.
Davis ranks eighth among that group. Greenlaw’s return should solve a lot of what ails the Broncos’ linebackers in coverage. But he has a history of injuries. Davis, who has missed two games in his career, could prove a wise trade investment for the