$55 Million Dolphins Star Linked to 49ers After Fred Warner, Other Injuries
Sitting at 2-6 and things not looking like they’ll get any better anytime soon, the Miami Dolphins will likely have to move on for multiple players at the trade deadline. It remains uncertain who the Dolphins want to move on from, as players like Bradley Chubb could be perfect fits for contending teams.
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Among the teams that make the most sense, the San Francisco 49ers must be at the top of that list. After losing at Fred Warner and Nick Bosa to season-ending injuries and other players currently dealing with injuries, the Dolphins trading with the 49ers could bring them back a decent return.
When examining that, CBS Sports’ Cody Benjamin linked the two sides to a deal at the deadline.
“Miami paid a big price to land Chubb via trade a few years ago, and the former
Bradley Chubb to the 49ers Makes Sense
If there’s one team around the NFL that Chubb makes sense for, it continues to be the San Francisco 49ers. That doesn’t mean the 49ers will want to move on from a decent haul in a deal with the
Some consider the 49ers the No. 1 spot, including Last Word on Sports’ David Latham, who noted all the injuries the 49ers have dealt with throughout the year.
“Despite suffering a ridiculous number of injuries, the San Francisco 49ers simply refuse to lose football games. Star players like Nick Bosa, Fred Warner, and Brock Purdy have all missed extensive time to injury, yet this team is still 5-2 entering Week 8. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is good enough to keep winning regular season games with subpar talent, but he’ll need true game changers to win games in January and February.
“Everyone knows the 49ers are desperately shopping for edge defenders, and Bradley Chubb might be the best one on the trade market. With Trey Hendrickson likely unavailable following Cincinnati’s win over the Pittsburgh Steelers, Chubb could be this team’s best shot at replacing Nick Bosa,” he
Could Jaelan Phillips Be an Option for the 49ers?
If the Miami Dolphins don’t move on from Chubb, another name that could make sense for the San Francisco 49ers is Jaelan Phillips.
According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN, Phillips and Chubb have circulated in trade rumors, but the teams he’s spoken with believe that Phillips has more value.
If the Dolphins decide to go the value route, moving on from Phillips would make sense. However, moving both players should still be the top priority given how poorly they’ve played. Fowler also mentioned them as a fit for Philips if that happens.
“Phillips and teammate Bradley Chubb have circulated in trade rumors. Multiple teams I spoke with believe that Phillips would hold more value than Chubb due to upside. A string of injuries stalled his rising star status, but he’s working his way back,” he
Raiders Cut Loose 25-Year-Old Former Third-Round Pick
There was some expectation that the Las Vegas Raiders could have an eventful bye week, but the team was relatively quiet. The most notable thing they did was sign former Pro Bowl wide receiver Tyler Lockett.
However, they aren’t done tinkering with the roster. Ahead of their Week 9 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Raiders decided to part ways with linebacker Brian Asamoah.
Asamoah has been on the practice squad all season and hasn’t been able to get on the field. He first came into the NFL as a third-round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, but has never started a game.
He joined the Raiders right before the season, but the team’s linebacker play has been solid, so there hasn’t been a reason to promote him. With linebacker not being a huge need for Las Vegas, it made Asamoah expendable. His status as a former third-round pick should give him a chance to land elsewhere, but it won’t be with the Raiders for now.
Devin White Stepping Up For Raiders
The Raiders’ linebacker room was a bit of a concern heading into the season. The team relied on older veterans over young players.
While the defense hasn’t been great, the linebackers have been solid. Devin White is one player who has stood out. The former top-10 draft pick had a rough couple of years, but he’s finding new life in Las Vegas.
He’s just trying to do what he can to make plays.
“I just try to stay cool, calm and collected,” White said recently, via Raiders.com. “At the end of the day, you’ve got to make the play when it’s presented to you and you can’t dwell on the past. One thing about me, it can be bad and you can get in your own head, or it can be good and you can stay in the moment too long. So I try to just stay out of it and just live for right now.
“If you’re consistent, you’ll be rewarded.”
Tommy Eichenberg Praises White
White has been an outspoken player in the past, which has led to some speculation that he’s a difficult player to work with. However, that hasn’t been the impression he’s leaving on teammates. Second-year linebacker Tommy Eichenberg had a lot of praise for White.
“I’ve got a lot of respect for him,” Eichenberg said. “Love the way he plays. Love the way he leads the room. Overall, just a really good teammate.
“It’s definitely something I’m trying to incorporate into my game. He’s just got a lot of energy and it’s awesome playing next to him. … He never talks about anything he’s ever done. Which is awesome.”
White has been a leader for the Raiders. He’s only on a one-year deal, but he’s making the case that he should be brought back. That said, he still has to continue playing well for the rest of the season. If he finishes strongly, the Raiders will almost certainly want to bring him back on a multi-year contract.
