49ers named blockbuster trade fit for $94 million superstar from AFC West

The San Francisco 49ers have been known to make a splash or two at the NFL trade deadline, which is fast approaching once again.

With just three weeks to go before the clock runs out on trade season, the 49ers could be in play for upgrades on either side of the football. Injuries have plagued San Francisco all season, and at 3-3, they aren't yet a lock to win the NFC West this year.

The 49ers' defensive line has been one of the most impacted areas of the roster, and a stout pass rush is a surefire formula to winning playoff games in January. With that in mind, the 49ers could look to pounce on a defensive end from a team that has seemingly declared itself open for business.

Sanjesh Singh of NBC Los Angeles named the 49ers as a trade fit for Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby, who is in the second year of a four-year, $94 million extension that carries a potential out after the current season.

"San Francisco has been hampered by injuries along its D-line, with Javon Hargrave out for the season and new signing Yetur Gross-Matos already on injured reserve," Singh said. "Crosby would give the 49ers the reliable star partner for Nick Bosa that they've continuously sought since he was drafted, with names such as Dee Ford and Chase Young, among others, not panning out."

Crosby, 27, is a three-time Pro Bowler who could instantly elevate any defense he played for. He already has 5.5 sacks in five games this season, despite constantly drawing extra attention as the lone pass-rush threat on the Raiders' defense.

Bringing Crosby in to pair with Bosa in San Francisco could be the equivalent of throwing down the gauntlet to the rest of the NFC. Though the 49ers aren't at the top of the conference standings, they're still the reigning champs, and they could quickly climb back to the top of the heap.

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