The Niners have struggled on defense early this season, and Hodges is a solid and proven performer who can bring immediate rotational depth. Hodges is additionally a proven starter, so he gives head coach Jim Tomsula more options on 'D' moving forward. That said, this move doesn't fill an immediate specific need for San Francisco.

Hodges was a productive starter for Minny early this season so it's a tad curious they're shipping him out, but it's clear the Vikes have bigger plans for talented rookie linebacker Eric Kendricks. They also add some solid O-line help in underrated rookie Easton, while getting a pick in the bargain. Overall, a nice deal for Minnesota.

Neither Hodges nor Easton projects as a starter anytime soon for his new squad, so there is little fantasy impact--other than the fact this deal turns rookie linebacker Kendricks into a probable starter the rest of this season (and so a nice sleeper in leagues featuring Individual Defensive Players).