George Kittle Pitches 49ers on Trading for Khalil Mack
The star tight end reportedly asked general manager John Lynch about acquiring the veteran edge rusher from the struggling Los Angeles Chargers.
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle has expressed interest in the team acquiring veteran edge rusher Khalil Mack from the Los Angeles Chargers. Kittle reportedly approached General Manager John Lynch on Thursday to inquire about the possibility of a trade for the nine-time Pro Bowl selection.
Mack, a future Hall of Fame inductee, is in his second season with the Chargers, who currently hold a 0-5 record. Throughout his 14-year NFL career, Mack has played for the Chicago Bears and the Las Vegas Raiders before joining Los Angeles. He has accumulated three sacks for the Chargers this season. Despite his individual accolades, Mack has never won a playoff game.
The 49ers have faced significant injuries along their defensive line this season. Acquiring a player of Mack's caliber could bolster their pass rush as the team approaches the postseason. However, a trade for the veteran would likely require the 49ers to relinquish substantial draft capital or other assets. Mack has been named a First-Team All-Pro three times in his career.
Mack's current contract with the Chargers and the specifics of any potential trade compensation have not been disclosed. The Chargers organization has not commented on Kittle's reported inquiry or the possibility of trading Mack.