49ers trade for DeForest Buckner, sending 2027 fourth-round pick to Colts
The San Francisco 49ers reacquired defensive end DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick, Niners Wire reported. Earlier, NBC Sports Bay Area & California said the trade gave the 49ers added depth on the defensive line as they prepared for a matchup with the Raiders. Niners Nation added that the team was also considering further roster upgrades at defensive end, cornerback and wide receiver before the trade deadline.