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49ers Acquire Emmanuel Sanders

Wait, wasn't the trade deadline supposed to be next week? The NFL sure is getting started early. The San Francisco 49ers have acquired wide receiver Emmanuel Sanders from the Broncos along with a fifth-round pick for third- and fourth-round picks. I'm surprised the price for Sanders wasn't higher after the Patriots traded a second for Mohamed Sanu, but I know Sanders' has a higher contract that is tougher for some teams to fit under the cap. He's more of an all-purpose receiver who can play outside as well as in the slot.