It's official: the 49ers have acquired WR Emmanuel Sanders.
The Denver Broncos have traded WR Emmanuel Sanders to the San Francisco 49ers ahead of the Oct. 29 trade deadline, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.
And another trade:
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) October 22, 2019
Denver is dealing WR Emmanuel Sanders and a 2020 5th-round pick to San Francisco in exchange for 2020 3rd- and 4th-round picks, per league sources.
First Mohamed Sanu, now Sanders....
Not only did the Broncos send Sanders to the 49ers, but they also sent a fifth-round draft pick in exchange for a third-round pick and a fourth-round selection.
Here's what Emmanuel Sanders had to say about the trade to the 49ers:
Wow... So much love & respect for #BroncosCountry.
— Emmanuel Sanders (@ESanders_10) October 22, 2019
What a ride. Thank 🏆ou. https://t.co/jx8VcIJp2D
The Broncos are currently 2–5 after losing to the Kansas City Chiefs (30–6) on Thursday night. You can read more about the trade on the Broncos Wire.
We wish Emmanuel Sanders the best of luck as he heads to San Francisco!
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