George Kittle pushes 49ers to trade for Chargers’ future Hall of Fame edge rusher

He was certainly not afraid of detailing who he believes San Francisco should be trying to trade for.

On Friday, NBC Sports’ Matt Maiocco reported, “49ers GM John Lynch said George Kittle asked him Thursday about the possibility of acquiring veteran edge Khalil Mack, who has three sacks for the 0-5 Chargers.”

George Kittle (85) of the San Francisco 49ers looks on before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.

Khalil Mack has been one of the league’s best edge rushers for over a decade, including stints with the Chicago Bears, the Las Vegas Raiders, and now the winless Los Angeles Chargers.

Mack has never won a playoff game in his 14-season NFL career and certainly doesn’t look like he’s doing to in Los Angeles this season.

Los Angeles Chargers linebacker Khalil Mack (52) is introduced prior to a game against the Las Vegas Raiders at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California, Sunday, Sept. 20, 2026.

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch chats on the field before a game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle, Washington, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026.

And with San Francisco’s brutal string of injuries to their defensive line this season, bringing him on board could be the perfect way to ensure the 49ers’ defensive front holds up once the postseason arrives.

General Manager John Lynch would have to give up a lot in return for a potential deal with Mack. But it might be worth it, given how much the three-time First-Team All-Pro would impact the team.

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