49ers Reunite With Buckner in Trade With Colts
43 sourcesUpdated Oct 29, 20261 min read
The San Francisco 49ers have agreed to reacquire defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round pick, with the trade pending a physical. Buckner returns to the team that drafted him after six seasons in Indianapolis, where he had four sacks, 31 tackles and 20 pressures through seven games this season. San Francisco, which is contending despite injuries on its defensive front, expects Buckner’s interior pass rush and experience to strengthen the rotation alongside players including Nick Bosa and Osa Odighizuwa. The Colts’ deal adds draft capital as part of a broader selloff that includes trading guard Quenton Nelson. Buckner is 32, has a history of injury concerns and is in the final year of his contract.
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Colts seem set on clearing out veterans for future assets after moving Nelson too.
A fourth-rounder years from now feels like a smart low-cost move for a three-time Pro Bowler.
Buckner back in San Francisco should shore up that defensive line immediately with his experience.
