49ers Linked to Trade for $14 Million 3-Sack Linebacker
The San Francisco 49ers are making some noise in the NFC this season, with the storied franchise being better than expected after the first eight weeks of the 2025 campaign, even with several injuries to key players on both sides of the football.
One of the biggest blows to the team in the first half of the season was the loss of superstar pass rusher Nick Bosa, who suffered a season-ending knee injury. Ever since losing Bosa for the year, the team has been trying to fill the void and will likely address that need ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.
49ers Linked to Trade for Jaelan Phillips
GettyJaelan Phillips #15 of the Miami Dolphins.
Although the 49ers have been linked to Trey Hendrickson of the Cincinnati Bengals, the team seems to be keeping their options open. Another potential trade target for San Francisco is linebacker Jaelen Phillips of the Miami Dolphins, according to Dianna Russini of The Athletic.
Miami has received interest from the Eagles, 49ers, Patriots and others on OLB Jaelan Phillips (The Dolphins are looking for at least a third-rounder in return). They’re also getting calls on DE Bradley Chubb and OLB Matthew Judon.
It remains to be seen how aggressive general manager John Lynch and the 49ers’ front office will be in the coming days leading up to the trade deadline, especially after the team recently acquired defensive end Keion White in a deal with the New England Patriots.
However, the team does appear to still be open for business, with Phillips and other potentially in their crosshairs.
Mac Jones Will Start Week 9 Against the Giants
GettyMac Jones #10 of the San Francisco 49ers
With Brock Purdy still not 100 percent due to his big toe inury, the 49ers will once again turn to Mac Jones to shoulder the load under center. It will be the fifth consecutive start for Jones, who will be trying to secure his fifth win as a starter this season.
Even though it appears that Purdy is inching closer and closer to returning as the starter, head coach Kyle Shanahan and his coaching staff are going with a cautious approach with their star quarterback in order to not risk further injury.
So far, Jones has played well as Purdy’s backup-turned-starter. He’s thrown for 1,597 yards, eight touchdowns and five interceptions with a 65.9 completion percentage. Although the interceptions are a little high when compared to the touchdown passes, the former first-round draft pick has played better than expected, especially considering the circumstances.
However, the 49ers have lost three of the last five games, with the team playing in arguably one of the best toughest divisions in football right now. The Seahawks Seahawks and Los Angeles Rams currently sit atop the NFC West division standings with records of 5-2.
There’s no margin for error for the 49ers moving forward, as they’ll need to get every win they can get, especially while they await the return for Purdy, who could get back under center as soon as Week 10 in a crucial divisional showdown with the Rams at Levi’s Stadium.
Bills Legend Eric Moulds Sells Final Game-Worn Jersey to Support Teammate Battling Parkinson’s Disease
Buffalo, NY – November 1, 2025
In a gesture that’s brought a wave of emotion across
game-worn jersey from his final season to support a former teammate now facing the hardest battle of his life.
For fans who remember the late ’90s and early 2000s, Moulds was the lone constant in an era of instability. Known for his precision routes, contested catches, and quiet leadership, he became the franchise’s beacon of hope through years of quarterback turnover. From 1996 to 2005, he posted
675 receptions, 9,096 yards, and 48 touchdowns, including a historic 100-catch season in 2002, earning three Pro Bowl selections and a permanent place among the Bills’ all-time greats.
That former teammate is Takeo Spikes, the relentless linebacker who commanded Buffalo’s defense with passion and authority. During his time with the team (2003–2005), Spikes recorded over 200 tackles
, earned two Pro Bowls and an All-Pro selection in 2003, and became known as the emotional core of the defense — the “defensive quarterback” who brought fire to every down.
💬 “We carried this team through the storms — him on defense, me on offense,” Moulds said quietly. “Now that he’s fighting something far tougher than any Sunday battle, I want this jersey to fight for him — the same way he fought for Buffalo.”
Spikes, beloved for his intensity and leadership, has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, a neurological disorder that has gradually affected his movement and coordination. Despite the diagnosis, those close to him say his trademark energy and optimism haven’t faded — he continues to train, mentor young athletes, and advocate for player health awareness.
Moulds’ decision to sell his final jersey isn’t about nostalgia — it’s about brotherhood. The proceeds from the auction will go directly to the Bills Alumni Health & Wellness Fund
, supporting Spikes’ treatment and ongoing medical research into Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative conditions among retired NFL players.
💬 “This jersey carried our pride, our pain, and our fight,” Moulds reflected.
