Keion White Proving Valuable for 49ers Amid Defensive Line Injuries

San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White has emerged as a key developmental success story following his acquisition from the New England Patriots for a sixth-round pick in 2025. Step-up opportunities arose after Nick Bosa suffered a season-ending knee injury, and White has responded with three sacks in 2026, including a strong performance in a five-sack team effort against Seattle. White is currently in the final year of his contract.