49ers Eye Trey Hendrickson for Pass Rush Boost

0:00You're listening to NFL News Today. Subscribe now for fast daily updates on your team. The San Francisco 49ers had the weakest pass rush in the NFL last season, finishing with just 26 in 2025. Now, they are eyeing ways to rebuild up front, especially with starred Nick Bosa and first-round pick Mikel Williams set to return from ACL injuries in, 2026. Earlier this week, the Cincinnati Bengals chose not to slap a franchise tag on veteran defensive end, Trey Hendrickson. That move clears the path for him to become a free agent, and the 49ers have been linked to him often this offseason. Hendrickson, who turns 31 soon, brings a proven track record from Stints with the Saints and Bengals. Over his career, he has racked up 81 sacks, earned four pro-bowl nods, and made one all-proteam. Even in an injury-played 2025, where he played only seven games, Hendrickson still managed four sacks. That total alone would have paced the 49ers last year, pairing him with Bosa,

1:03Williams, Bryce Huff, and Keon Wike could transform San Francisco's edge rush from dead last to solidly above average. Plus, the team has plenty of salary cap room to chase a big deal. Thanks to our sponsor for supporting today's coverage. Your bedtime ritual just got better. Built in sound, built in comfort, S-O-L-I, solely pillow dot com.