49ers Ready to “Rescue” Pro Bowl Star from Jets’ “0-6 Hell” to Upgrade Defense and Compete for 2025 Playoff Spot
Santa Clara, California – San Francisco 49ers (4-2) are emerging as the “heroes” ready to rescue Jermaine Johnson II – edge rusher Pro Bowl 2023 of New York Jets – from the “0-6 hell” of the winless team. With the hot deadline on 4/11, 49ers are planning a blockbuster trade deal to bring Johnson home, elevating the defense to dominate NFC and strengthen the playoff race for 2025 season.
Johnson, 26 years old, first-round pick from Florida State in 2022, once exploded with 7.5 sacks in Pro Bowl 2023 but got stuck in Jets’ rebuild process after Achilles injury in 2024. In 2025 season, he only has 1 sack after 3 games, but his “game-breaking” potential still makes many teams chase him. Sources from ESPN and KNBR confirm 49ers “seriously interested”, offering second-round pick with conditional fourth round to exchange for final year contract (13.9 million USD). Kyle Shanahan, familiar with Jets through matchups, sees Johnson as the ideal piece for the team’s flexible 4-3 scheme.
When asked about this deal, Head Coach Shanahan did not hesitate to praise: “Jermaine Johnson is the type of player we admire – explosive, smart and indomitable spirit. If there’s opportunity to work with him, I will exploit Johnson’s speed and power to increase pressure on QB. He can change the game situation with his energy. 49ers need people like him to go deep in playoffs!”
The “hot” praise from Shanahan makes experts predict this deal very likely to happen, causing shock in NFL. Matt Maiocco (KNBR): “49ers is the perfect destination – Shanahan’s warrior culture very fits Johnson. Jets 0-6 will sell if paid high price”. Analysis from PFF shows Johnson can raise 49ers’ pressure rate from 32% to top-10, while strengthening defense against run (4.6 yards per carry). 49ers fans are trending #RescueJohnson on social media, considering him as “Bosa 2.0” at bargain price.
If successful, Johnson will debut in Week 8, helping 49ers (currently leading NFC West) to dominate. The deadline is boiling – will the “rescue mission” explode NFL?
