Why 49ers’ Randy Gregory trade is low-risk, high-reward move

SANTA CLARA — The 49ers gave up very little to acquire pass rusher Randy Gregory. The risks are minimal. The potential upside is significant. "He seems fired up," Shanahan said of Gregory. "Our team is fired up. Even the guys who didn't know him are aware of him from playing against him." The 49ers acquired Gregory and a 2024 seventh-round pick in a trade with the Denver Broncos in exchange for a 2024 sixth-round pick. Also, the Broncos will pick up approximately $10 million of Gregory's salary for this season, meaning the 49ers will pay him the veteran minimum. San Francisco is releasing veteran defensive lineman Kerry Hyder to make room for Gregory on the 53-man roster. Gregory joined his new teammates on Friday and attended practice before heading back to Denver to gather his belongings, Shanahan said. Gregory will not attend the 49ers' game Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys. He will return to the Bay Area on Monday to begin competing for a share of playing time along the defensive line. "He was as good of a rusher as we've gone up against," Shanahan said. "And just the fact we had an opportunity and he was available. Being able to add a guy like that we feel will make...