On Tuesday, cornerback Xavien Howard requested a trade from the Miami Dolphins.
There are a number of teams across the NFL that are in need of building depth at the position. Among those teams are the 49ers, but does a big move like this make sense for them?
At first glance, the cornerback position appears to be well stocked for the 49ers. They have two corners with starting experience lined up. Jason Verrett had a terrific season last year, and Emmanuel Moseley is back. In addition, they used third- and fifth-round draft picks on Ambry Thomas and Deommodore Lenoir.