Today, the San Francisco 49ers added some defensive-line depth by trading a late-round 2023 draft pick for Houston Texans pass rusher Charles Omenihu, a former fifth-round draft pick.
Trades often come out of nowhere, taking the players involved by surprise. That was the case for Omenihu.
"A little bit of shock, but I know it's a business," Omenihu said via Houston-area reporter Aaron Wilson. "It happens. I appreciate the city of Houston; I appreciate the organization for drafting me, and all the guys in my time here. It's a new opportunity, and I'm ready."
Omenihu also has a message for his new fans.
"San Francisco, I'm ready," he added. "The 49ers are a historic organization. They know what it looks like to get it done and win. I'm ready for new beginnings and a new experience."
Charles Omenihu on being traded to 49ers: 'A little bit of shock, but I know it's a business. It happens. I appreciate the city of Houston, I appreciate the organization for drafting me and all the guys in my time here. It's a new opportunity and I'm ready.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 2, 2021
Charles Omenihu: 'San Francisco, I'm ready. The 49ers are a historic organization. They know what it looks like to get it done and win. I'm ready for new beginnings and a new experience."
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 2, 2021
The trade deadline is this afternoon. The 49ers will hold their first practice of the week on Wednesday. The team is coming off a 33-22 road victory over the Chicago Bears and preparing for its Week 9 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium.