What trades did the Patriots make ahead of the NFL trade deadline?

The Patriots traded defensive end Deatrich White to the 49ers and safety Kyle Dugger to the Steelers in separate deals.

How did the 49ers' trade for Deatrich White impact their roster?

The 49ers acquired White to bolster their pass rush, as they have been without the injured Nick Bosa since Week 3.

What was the motivation behind the Patriots' trades?

The Patriots, who lead the AFC East at 6-2, made the trades to reshape their roster, including the recent extension of safety Marcus Jones.

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Patriots, 49ers Make Surprise Trades Ahead of NFL Deadline

29 Oct

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Patriots trade DE White, safety Dugger in separate deals
49ers acquire White for 2026 draft picks to boost pass rush
Patriots send Dugger to Steelers for 6th-round pick

Patriots, 49ers Make Surprise Trades Ahead of NFL Deadline

As the 2025 NFL trade deadline approaches on November 4th, the New England Patriots and San Francisco 49ers have made a series of surprising moves to retool their rosters.

On Tuesday, the Patriots traded defensive end Deatrich White to the 49ers in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. As part of the deal, the 49ers will also receive a 2026 seventh-round selection. White, a 2023 second-round pick, has recorded six sacks in his three-year NFL career but had fallen out of favor in New England, being a healthy scratch in their most recent game.

In a separate trade, the Patriots sent safety Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick to the Pittsburgh Steelers in exchange for a sixth-round selection. Dugger, a six-year veteran with the Patriots, has started four games this season and ranks 62nd out of 88 strong safeties according to Pro Football Focus.