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The 49ers potentially can move on from one of their defensive standouts ahead of the Nov. 5 NFL trade deadline.<\/p>\n
Star San Francisco cornerback Charvarius Ward, a second-team All-Pro last campaign, is a player to monitor because of his expiring contract and rocky play, The Athletic\u2019s Dianna Russini reported.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn the wake of Brandon Aiyuk\u2019s season-ending knee injury, fellow receiver Deebo Samuel is likely off the table,” Russini wrote in an article published Saturday. “However, cornerback Charvarius Ward, a second-team All-Pro in 2023 who has had a rough start this season, has an expiring contract and might draw interest.”<\/p>\n
Ward is in the final season of his three-year, $40.5 million contract. Whoever would be trading for the 28-year-old would be acquiring a rental.<\/p>\n
Through six games, Ward has zero interceptions and five pass breakups; he had five and 23, respectively, during the 2023 campaign. Fellow cornerbacks Deommodore Lenoir, Isaac Yiadom and rookie Renardo Green have been more than serviceable, too, making Ward somewhat expendable.<\/p>\n
Money, of course, might be the biggest factor surrounding Ward\u2019s future with San Francisco.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith Javon Hargrave out for the season, the Niners need help in the trenches, ideally in the form of a defensive tackle who can also provide a pass-rushing push,\u201d Russini wrote. \u201cAt the same time, given the salary-cap reckoning coming after the season — Brock Purdy is eligible for a massive contract extension — they might be tempted to listen if other teams inquire about some of their high-salaried veterans.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 49ers don\u2019t have to trade anyone.<\/p>\n
Running back Christian McCaffrey and linebacker Dre Greenlaw, among San Francisco\u2019s other key players, still are to return during the 2024 NFL season; president of football operations John Lynch, at least, believes health naturally will give the 49ers a boost.<\/p>\n
But the 49ers are 3-4 and haven\u2019t looked like last season\u2019s 12-5 team.<\/p>\n
Trading Ward — or another star — at the deadline should be considered. The seven-year veteran simply hasn\u2019t met the standards of his pricy contract and could walk next offseason.<\/p>\n
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