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49ers general manager reveals message to team after blockbuster trade
The San Francisco 49ers have acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner before the 10 November trade deadline, strengthening a team with Super Bowl ambitions. General manager John Lynch said players thanked him for the move, but he credited their strong play for making the trade possible.
San Francisco is 6-1, leads the NFC and is two games clear in its division despite a number of injuries. The Rams have won two in a row, while Seattle has added offensive lineman Quenton Nelson; the 49ers next face the Raiders and are due to meet the Seahawks again on 29 November.
In short
- DeForest Buckner returns to strengthen San Francisco’s defensive line.
- John Lynch credited the players for making the trade possible.
- The 6-1 49ers face growing competition in the NFC West.