Veteran pass rusher linked to 49ers signs with Vikings
Another veteran edge rusher is off the board for the San Francisco 49ers to pick up.
12-year veteran linebacker Kyle Van Noy is signing with the Minnesota Vikings, according to reports from The Ringer's Tom Pelissero. He will join former defensive coordinator Brian Flores in Minnesota, reuniting them after they won two Super Bowls together with the Patriots. Van Noy's move eliminates a potential acquisition for the San Francisco 49ers' pass-rushing unit, and closes speculation about a potential move to the 49ers.
Despite months of speculation, Van Noy's connection to the 49ers has been severed. The 49ers finished last in the NFL in sacks and pressures in 2025, with their top two edge rushers recovering from injuries. Van Noy, 35, is expected to start on the Vikings' practice squad to ramp up before potentially playing more snaps.
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