The San Francisco 49ers have finalized a deal with the Denver Broncos to acquire wide receiver, valued at $67 million, as they search for a replacement for Brandon Aiyuk. Aiyuk suffered a devastating ACL and MCL tear in Week 7’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, leaving the Niners in need of reinforcements to keep their playoff hopes alive.
According to sources, the 49ers have had their eye on Sutton for some time. Rich Kurtzman of Mile High Sports recently highlighted the potential for Sutton to be a great fit for San Francisco’s offense, particularly with their current injury issues at wide receiver.
“For the 49ers, trading for Sutton makes sense,” Kurtzman stated. “They need receivers with big frames to help Brock Purdy avoid risky interceptions, especially as Jauan Jennings and Deebo Samuel have battled their own injuries.”
Sutton’s Potential Impact on the 49ers
Sutton has emerged as a reliable receiver in Denver, highlighted by his breakout 2019 season when he posted 72 receptions for 1,112 yards and six touchdowns. Although he hasn’t matched those numbers in recent years, Sutton has been consistent, surpassing 770 receiving yards in each of the past three seasons and averaging 13.2 yards per catch.
The 49ers’ decision to bring in Sutton isn’t just about his on-field production; it’s also about his durability. Since recovering from a torn ACL in 2020, Sutton has only missed three games. While his contract could pose future salary cap challenges—with a jump to a $20.18 million cap hit in 2025—the 49ers seem willing to take that risk to maintain offensive firepower in the absence of Aiyuk.
With the NFL trade deadline looming on November 5, the 49ers hope Sutton will provide the spark needed to keep their Super Bowl aspirations alive.
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