The NFL trade deadline is Tuesday at 1:00 PM Pacific. Here are a few players the 49ers may want to trade for.

1. New York Giants EDGE Azeez Ojulari

The 49ers have searched in vain for a booking pass rusher to pair with Nick Bosa since drafting him in 2019. This offseason they signed Leonard Floyd, who has essentially been a non-factor for eight games. When the 49ers needed help with the pass rush last season, they traded for Chase Young at the deadline. This season, they could trade for Azeez Ojulari, who is on a terrible Giants team. If they lose to the Commanders this weekend, which is likely, they could trade away their best players. The 49ers should be interested. Ojulari is only 24 years old.

2. Cleveland Browns EDGE Za’Darius Smith

Smith is 32 years old, so he would be a short-term loanee. And the Browns have new life thanks to quarterback Jameis Winston, so they may not want to trade their best pass rusher. But if they lose to the Chargers this weekend, they’ll be 2-7 and might be willing to deal with Smith. He would be a huge upgrade over Leonard Floyd.

3. Tennessee Titans DT Sebastian Joseph-Day

The 49ers could use a defensive tackle to replace Javon Hargrave, who is on Injured Reserve with a torn triceps. Joseph-Day played for the 49ers last season, so the coaching staff knows him. And he would improve their run defense and overall depth.

4. Denver Broncos DT DJ Jones

The 49ers drafted Jones in 2017 and he was their starting nose tackle for years. In 2021, he signed with the Denver Broncos, who are currently 5-3. So maybe they don’t want to trade Jones. But he will be a free agent after this season, so the Broncos may want to acquire assets for him before he leaves. He is an excellent run defender.

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