While the 49ers still have some question marks on the defensive line, the defensive line unit was a popular group on Tuesday’s trade deadline with players like Smith and Preston Smith being on the move. With Lynch and company not making a move, the 49ers will need to lean on one their free agent signings from the summer – Leonard Floyd.

The Washington Commanders should be considered a buyer ahead of Tuesday's trade deadline. It order to acquire a key player, they are apparently willing to possibly part ways with former first-round cornerback Emmanuel Forbes.

The Commanders are now 7-2 and likely on their way to their first playoff appearance since 2020. This scenario has them acquiring a young, star corner before Tuesday's deadline.