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Report: 49ers have expressed interest in franchised edge rusher Dee Ford

The San Francisco 49ers need to improve their pass rush, and they might be willing to make a trade for a notable name to get it done. The 49ers and Green Bay Packers are both expressing interest in Dee Ford, according to NFL Network Ian Rapoport.

The Kansas City Chiefs used their franchise tag on Ford, but even as they made that decision, they made it known they were willing to trade him. He finished last season with a career high 13 sacks and 29 quarterback hits.