2. San Francisco 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers have battled injury after injury yet they remain in the thick of the playoff race. While some of their injured stars will return later in the year, Nick Bosa is done for the season and won’t be on the field until 2026. This team needs a pass rusher, and with Trey Hendrickson not likely to be available, the team could pivot to Arden Key.
It goes without saying that Arden Key is not Nick Bosa, but he might be the best option on the trade block. Joe Flacco’s Bengals are alive in the playoff race and won’t want to trade their star player, while Tennessee’s season is already over. Key could add some stability to an injured defense, and that alone justifies a late-round pick.
