The San Francisco 49ers are a team to watch this offseason. They have a few clear needs at wide receiver and pass rusher, but they could also make some other surprising moves.
Trent Williams has an uncertain future in San Francisco, as does backup quarterback Mac Jones. But neither has as much trade buzz as a different 49ers player.
According to ESPN, a 25-year-old cornerback from the 49ers, 2024 second-round pick Renardo Green, is the most likely player to be traded this offseason, with ESPN predicting Green to have an 80% chance of being dealt.
49ers' Renardo Green predicted to have 80% chance of being traded
Green is a 25-year-old cornerback who has two more years left on his rookie deal, coming in at a very affordable $3.04 million total over those seasons.
But, as ESPN's Dan Graziano writes, "(Green) seemed to fall out of favor a bit with the coaching staff at times last season."
With the 2024 draft pick potentially falling out of favor with the coaching staff and new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris coming to San Francisco, Green could be on the move.
ESPN's "Predicted chance of getting traded" for Green is at a staggering 80%, which is the most of any player that was listed as a possible trade candidate.
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If Green is on the trade block, there will surely be teams willing to take a chance on him as a cheap dart-throw this offseason. The Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, and Philadelphia Eagles were all tabbed as "Potential team fits" by ESPN.
In the last two seasons in San Francisco, Green has 121 total tackles with one interception and 23 total passes defended. He also has a career passer rating allowed of 84.1, which is more than good enough for a team to take a chance on Green.
While the 25-year-old cornerback might not have worked out in San Francisco, he could reach his potential on a new team.
ESPN predicts there to be an 80% chance that Green is traded this offseason. Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch have a lot of work to do, and Green might be one of the key departures the 49ers make this offseason.
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