The dominos are beginning to fall. The San Francisco 49ers took full advantage of the Indianapolis Colts‘ fire sale, where after seeing their division rivals Seattle Seahawks land All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson, they went out and traded for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.The 49ers swung a trade to bring star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (R) back to the Bay AreaGettyOf course, the 49ers had drafted Buckner with the seventh overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, and spent the first four seasons of his career in the Bay Area before being traded to Indy in 2020. Now, he returns as an 11-year veteran with two All-Pro and three Pro Bowl selections, who already has four sacks, four tackles for loss and eight QB hits, along with three passes defended and a fumble recovery in 2026.But Niners fans want more.San Francisco linked to Garrett WilsonDespite the team being relatively depleted due to a plethora of injuries on both sides of the ball, quarterback Brock Purdy has led San Francisco to a 6-1 record through the first seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season, making them one of the early leading contenders for the Super Bowl.But with the November 10 trade deadline fast approaching, rumors are hotting up that San Francisco could be considering a pursuit of New York Jets. star wide receiver Garrett Wilson, which has sent social media into a meltdown. “People don’t understand how good Garrett Wilson is man. That dude would transform the offense. Not only that, he is under contract until 2030. 2030!!! Mike Evans is effectively on a 1-Year Deal, so Garrett is your WR1 for years to come. 100% worth 2 1st-round picks,”one fan posted to X. “It makes SO much sense for the Niners to part with a 1st rounder + more to go get GW. He beats man, he’s under contract, he’s young, etc. Every single WR they have has a question mark rn,”a second added. “Do it @JohnLynch49ers Anyone familiar with football knows this guy is a crown jewel. The Jets weren’t willing to trade him last year during the ‘25 fire sale. Wilson was supposed to be a pillar for a “rebuild”. Spend up & level WAY up. It isn’t a splash. It’s a SF Tsunami,” a third commented. The former Ohio State Buckeye surpassed 1,000 receiving yards in each of his first three seasons in the league before an injury in 2025 limited him to just seven games.He signed a 4-year, $130 million contract extension with New York last year, keeping him with the team through the 2030 season.In 2026 so far, the 26-year-old has 444 receiving yards and three touchdowns but is on a Jets team that still doesn’t look to be going anywhere under Aaron Glenn. Garrett Wilson has been tipped to be moved from the Jets at the trade deadlineGetty49ers leading receiver Mike Evans is also dealing with injuryGettyTherefore, a change in scenery could be very much welcomed for the former 10th overall pick, especially after he was seen visibly frustrated with Geno Smith on the sideline in the Jets’ 28-25 loss to the previously winless Miami Dolphins on Sunday. Yes, the Niners signed six-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Mike Evans during free agency, but the veteran has been playing through injury for much of this season, and was absent in the loss against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Therefore, head coach Kyle Shanahan needs other options to put alongside Purdy if the team are to really challenge for Super Bowl glory. 49ers face huge competition for WilsonFormer NFL quarterback Russell Wilson has also tipped San Francisco as a potential landing spot for the Jets star wideout, but believes that he would be an even better fit for the Kansas City Chiefs. “If I’m Garrett Wilson, I’m going to the Kansas City Chiefs,” the Super Bowl-winning quarterback said. “As you saw on Sunday Night Football, they were struggling to catch the football. You don’t see Patrick Mahomes getting frustrated too often. They need a big receiver, and Garrett Wilson is that guy.”Mahomes lacks a deep-threat option at wide receiver this seasonGettyMahomes isn’t perhaps as deprived of weapons in Kansas City as the 49ers, with their rushing game having been a particular area of strength due to the free agency acquisition of Super Bowl LIX MVP Kenneth Walker III. But with his leading receiver being an ageing Travis Kelce (343 yards and two touchdowns) and his second-leading receiver Tyquan Thornton having suffered a season-ending injury back in Week 4, Mahomes is clearly lacking a deep-threat option and a playmaker. With Wilson under contract with the Jets through the 2030 season, though, he will not be cheap to acquire, and therefore, teams will need to consider whether he’s worth breaking the bank for. Sign up for talkSPORT Stateside, the YouTube channel dedicated to passionate US Sports fans. Will Gavin, Brian T. Smith, former NFL star Efe Obada and a collection of special guests debate the biggest talking points across the NFL, soccer, NBA and more.