The 49ers are making this trade to improve their secondary by adding Jessie Bates III, an experienced and skilled safety. They are also getting a 2027 fourth round pick in return, which helps offset the draft value they are giving up.

The Falcons are trading for this to add Brandon Aiyuk, another top tier wide receiver, to join Drake London. This gives their offense more big-play potential.They will use Xavier Watts to take over the safety position that Bates was filling.