Report: 49ers looking to trade linebacker Michael Wilhoite

The San Francisco 49ers are interested in trading linebacker Michael Wilhoite, according to a report from The Sacramento Bee.

The team hopes to acquire a sixth or seventh-round pick for Wilhoite, the report says.

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Wilhoite, an undrafted free agent out of Division II Washburn in 2011, started 16 games last season, recording 87 tackles and two sacks.

The 28-year-old is expected to have his role reduced this season with Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman returning from injuries.

From the report:

Wilhoite, who entered the league in 2011 as an undrafted rookie from Washburn University, is a pending exclusive rights free agent. That means he is not under contract with the 49ers for 2015 but cannot negotiate with any other teams. The 49ers can tender him at a minimal salary, then trade his rights.

San Francisco went 8-8 and finished in third place in the NFC West last season.

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