The 49ERS Just Had One Of The Best Trades In The Entire NFL

The San Francisco 49ers just pulled off one of the SMARTEST trades in the entire NFL this offseason — and the league is taking notice! The 49ers acquired standout defensive tackle Osa Odighizuwa from the Dallas Cowboys for just a third-round pick, landing a player who signed a four-year, $80 million extension with Dallas just last offseason. That alone would have been a massive win — but John Lynch didn't stop there. During the 2026 NFL Draft, Lynch engineered two back-to-back trades on Day 1, sliding from pick No. 27 all the way to No. 33 while accumulating extra picks in the third and fifth rounds — a move analysts called a massive win for the 49ers. NFL.com draft analyst Chad Reuter praised the 49ers' overall draft strategy, awarding San Francisco an A- grade for the entire class. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch are COOKING right now — and this could be the blueprint that finally brings a Lombardi Trophy to Santa Clara. We're breaking down every trade and why it could change EVERYTHING for the Niners in 2026!