Patriots Trade Keion White; 49ers Add Clelin Ferrell

The New England Patriots traded defensive end Keion White to the San Francisco 49ers in a swap that sends White and a 2026 seventh-round pick to San Francisco in exchange for a 2026 sixth-round pick. San Francisco also added veteran pass rusher Clelin Ferrell to its practice squad as it copes with a season-ending knee injury to Nick Bosa and absences by Bryce Huff, Yetur Gross‑Matos and Sam Okuayinonu, and the team may still pursue a speed edge rusher or slide rookie Mykel Williams outside. White, a 2023 second‑round pick who has flashed earlier in his career, remains under contract through 2026 and gives the 49ers inside/outside pass‑rush versatility on a low‑risk deal. New England, which also traded safety Kyle Dugger to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a sixth‑round pick, signed rookie defensive back John Saunders Jr. off the Miami Dolphins’ practice squad to its 53‑man roster and added running back Jonathan Ward to the practice squad to replenish depth. The flurry of moves underscores both clubs’ midseason adjustments ahead of the Nov. 4 trade deadline, with San Francisco prioritizing immediate pass‑rush help and New England reshaping its secondary and special‑teams depth under coach Mike Vrabel.