
DeForest Buckner Returns to 49ers in Trade from Colts
DeForest Buckner is returning to the San Francisco 49ers after being traded by the Indianapolis Colts for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 draft.
This trade follows the Colts' decision to send guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, indicating a shift towards rebuilding ahead of the trade deadline on November 10. The Colts recently fired general manager Chris Ballard after a series of losses left the team with a 2-5 record.
Drafted by the 49ers in 2016, Buckner played four seasons in San Francisco and was named the team's MVP in 2019. He has had a strong season with the Colts, recording 31 tackles and four sacks in seven games. The 49ers, facing injuries on their defensive line, have brought Buckner back as they pursue a Super Bowl title.
