Packers 9.5-Sack Edge Rusher Considered Trade Target for 49ers
The Green Bay Packers made one of the biggest acquisitions just before the start of the season, improving their pass rush by trading with the Dallas Cowboys for Micah Parsons.
Parsons and Rashan Gary now serve as the Packers’ primary edge rushers, with former first-round pick Lukas Van Ness also heavily contributing. That depth has left Kingsley Enagbare as the odd man out, working primarily as a backup behind the trio.
Even so, NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport believes Enagbare could draw significant trade interest from teams in need of pass-rush help — one of those being the San Francisco 49ers.
Rapoport pointed to the 49ers losing Nick Bosa for the season with a torn ACL as a potential reason they could inquire about Enagbare. Bosa suffered the injury back in Week 3 against the Arizona Cardinals but still ranks second on the team in sacks (two) and is tied for the lead in tackles for loss (four) heading into Week 6.
Along with Enagbare, Rapoport also mentioned Tennessee Titans edge rusher Arden Key and Miami Dolphins linebacker Bradley Chubb as possible trade targets for the 49ers and other teams looking for pass-rushing help.
Kingsley Enagbare Career With Packers
Enagbare, 25, is in the middle of his fourth season in Green Bay. He has appeared in all 17 games each year — 55 total — but has just 18 career starts. His best season came in 2024 when he recorded 4.5 sacks, eight quarterback hits, and two forced fumbles. Overall, he has 9.5 sacks, 23 QB hits, and three forced fumbles in his career, with at least 20 pressures in each of the past three seasons, according to Pro Football Focus.
This season, his impact has been limited. Enagbare has yet to make a start but has appeared in all four games, posting six tackles and one QB hit without a sack. That limited production is largely due to playing behind Parsons, Gary, and Van Ness — a trio that has combined for 7.5 sacks this year.
Would It Make Sense To Trade Kingsley Enagbare?
A 2022 fifth-round pick, Enagbare is nearing the end of his rookie deal with the Packers. Trading him could be an easy way to move on if the front office doesn’t plan to re-sign him. However, the real question is whether a team like the 49ers could offer enough value to make it worthwhile for Green Bay.
Since Enagbare has primarily served as a depth piece throughout his career, his trade value likely wouldn’t be very high. The Packers would need to weigh the short-term benefit of a draft pick against the long-term value of keeping him as insurance.
“The Packers would likely need a draft pick worth more than a potential future compensatory pick to consider a trade,” Packers Wire’s Zach Kruse wrote.
Let’s face it: the Packers, sitting at 2-1-1, still look like one of the more complete teams in the NFC. Despite their youth, they appear capable of making a strong playoff push come January. But playoff football requires depth — especially at edge rusher. If something were to happen to Parsons, Gary, or Van Ness, Green Bay would need a reliable fill-in.
Right now, that backup option would be 2025 fourth-round draft pick Barryn Sorrell. The rookie has appeared in three games this season, posting 0.5 sacks and one QB hit.
Broncos Shake Up Roster With Former Saints Duo Before Jets Game
The Denver Broncos’ roster is in flux, and that is due to the bicep tear that starting left guard Ben Powers suffered in Week 5 against the Philadelphia Eagles. A busy Saturday included moves on Powers and Malcolm Roach.
The Broncos are in London to take on the New York Jets in Week 6. They also have other plans for their roster when they return.
However, this shuffle brings good news and a final decision on Powers for the time being.
Broncos Call Up Former Saints UDFA Calvin Throckmorton Amid Ben Powers’ Injury
Powers is expected to miss roughly two months on injured reserve. Who his replacement will be is among the biggest storylines for the Broncos before facing the Jets.
“We’ve activated DT Malcolm Roach from IR and placed G Ben Powers on IR,” the Broncos announced in a post on X on October 11. “We’ve also elevated G Calvin Throckmorton for #DENvsNYJ.”
Throckmorton is in his second season with the Broncos, but he has not played this season.
An undrafted free agent with the New Orleans Saints in 2020 under current Broncos head coach Sean Payton, Throckmorton has also played for the Carolina Panthers and Tennessee Titans. He has started 27 of his 48 career games.
Broncos Still Sorting Through OL
“With starting LG Ben Powers out for a while, Throckmorton only true experienced backup guard on team,” 9News’ Mike Klis posted on X, reporting on the move before the team. “[Matt] Peart, [Alex] Palczewski, [Frank] Crum are OTs by trade and [Alex] Forsyth a true center.”
However, not only is Throckmorton expected to be a depth option, but he might not be active.
“Denver elevated guard Calvin Throckmorton from the practice squad for Sunday’s game, potentially giving the Broncos an extra set of hands up front if they decide they need it,” The Denver Post’s Parker Gabriel wrote on October 11. “Denver will decide Sunday whether Throckmorton is active for the game.”
According to Gabriel, the Broncos “are hoping” Powers can return to action sometime in December.
6th Man Takes Ben Powers’ Roster Spot
With Powers on IR, the Broncos had an open roster spot heading into their tilt against the Jets. They filled it with Roach, another former Saints player. His return is expected to have a ripple effect on the Broncos’ game-day roster.
“Roach’s return will shake up Denver’s defensive line rotation, particularly against a New York Jets team that has run the ball effectively so far this season,” Gabriel wrote. “Jordan Jackson and rookie Sai’Vion Jones have split the past two games as the last active player in the rotation for Denver, so Roach may slide into that spot ahead of them.
“Third-year defensive lineman Eyioma Uwazurike has seen a major uptick in playing time this season and is putting together a quietly strong year.”
Malcolm Roach with the nice day vs Trap/Whams…
“Big addition for Denver’s defense,” DNVR’s Zac Stevens posted on X about Roach.
Roach and the Broncos are heading into this matchup as the favorites over a winless Jets team. They notched a head-turning win over the Eagles in Week 5. The Broncos must avoid falling into the trap against the Jets.
