NFL Trade Rumor: San Francisco 49ers could make move for former $10 million Baltimore Ravens veteran pass rusher to strengthen defense

The San Francisco 49ers experienced a pretty impressive run on the field in the last season with 12 wins and 5 losses.While the team faced a tough heartbreak as it lost to the Seattle Seahawks in the Divisional Round, all focus is on fixing the roster ahead of the new season.A few hours ago, CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns linked the San Francisco 49ers to the former Baltimore Ravens’ star player Kyle Van Noy.CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns noted in a recent report, “Last year's bevy of injuries made apparent the need for more depth on the edge in San Francisco.”CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns added, “With season-ending ailments to defensive ends Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams and linebacker Fred Warner, the 49ers saw tons of firepower on the defensive front go on the shelf and struggled to pressure the pocket as a result. Even if that trio returns to full strength early in the 2026 season, the unit could still benefit from an addition.”CBS Sports’ Carter Bahns continued, “Joey Bosa remains on the market and would be an enticing target because of his familial ties to the roster, but Van Noy made it very clear he wants to join this squad.”Though the San Francisco 49ers have stayed away from commenting on trade talks concerning Kyle Van Noy, the star player has expressed his interest in the team.On Tuesday, the former Baltimore Ravens’ star player Kyle Van Noy made an appearance on Kay Adams’ “Up & Adams” where he said, "I'd really like to play with my little brother Fred Warner with the Niners…”He added, “I think they got something cooking over there. I know they love Joey Bosa because of Nick and all that.”The 35 year old has had an interesting turn of events on the field in the last few seasons.Kyle Van Noy was exceptional on the field in the 2024 season as he recorded at least 1.0 sack over his last five games of the season.The star player finished the season with 41 tackles (25 solo), 12.5 sacks, 2 forced fumbles across 16 games and was selected to his first Pro Bowl after the season.However, Kyle Van Noy struggled to perform well in the 2025 season as he recorded 20 tackles (12 solo), 2.0 sacks, 1 interception, 4 passes defended across 15 games.While he also sustained a brutal hamstring injury last year, all eyes are on what Kyle Van Noy chooses to do next in his career.