
49ers Reunite with DeForest Buckner in Trade with Colts
The San Francisco 49ers acquired veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. The 32-year-old returns to San Francisco after being traded in 2020, aiming to bolster the 49ers' pass rush and run defense. Buckner, who is signed only through the current season, joins a defense that struggled against the Atlanta Falcons recently. The trade occurs as the Colts accelerate a rebuild, having also traded guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle earlier in the day. The 49ers, currently 6-1, seek to improve their chances for a Super Bowl run under coach Kyle Shanahan.













