The legendary tight end star of the Broncos and Super Bowl champion has sent shockwaves through Packers Nation by expressing his desire to return to Green Bay after becoming a free agent

November 8, 2025 San Francisco, California – Though the NFL trade deadline has officially closed, inside sources say the San Francisco 49ers have not given up their ambition to recruit Bradley Chubb, the Pro Bowl-selected defensive star of the Miami Dolphins. After witnessing the defense suffer serious losses due to injuries, the team leadership has identified Chubb as the top target for the 2026 season to rebuild the defensive strength that has been the pride of Levi’s Stadium. According to sources from Bleacher Report, the 49ers once tried to pursue Chubb right before the trade deadline on November 4, but the transfer price was too high making the deal unable to complete. Nevertheless, with Chubb’s contract no longer financially guaranteed after the 2025 season, the opportunity for San Francisco to return to the negotiation table in the upcoming offseason is evaluated as very bright. Experts believe this could be the first big deal of John Lynch in the force rebuilding phase. “Bradley is the type of player every HC wants to have – strong, disciplined and always fighting to the last second,” HC Kyle Shanahan shared in a recent interview. “He can change the entire situation of a defensive line. Honestly, I’m very sorry that I couldn’t work with him this season. But I always believe that special players will find the way to the right place they belong.” After Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams both suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, the lack of pressure from the outside wing has made the 49ers face many difficulties in maintaining defensive form. Meanwhile, Chubb is still proving his class in Miami with 25 tackles, 4 sacks and 5 forced fumbles in just the first nine weeks of the season – a form enough to make San Francisco see him as the perfect missing piece. If the deal becomes reality, Bradley Chubb will bring to the 49ers not only strength and experience, but also the fighting spirit that has been tested through many seasons in the AFC. With the long-term vision of John Lynch and the belief from Kyle Shanahan, San Francisco is showing real ambition – rebuilding the legendary “red wall” at Levi’s Stadium and ready to return to the position of top contender for Super Bowl 2026.