DeForest Buckner Traded Back to San Francisco 49ers by Colts

The Indianapolis Colts traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick. Buckner returns to the franchise that selected him seventh overall in 2016. Through seven games in 2026, he has recorded 31 tackles, 4 sacks, 8 quarterback hits, 3 passes defended, and a fumble recovery. The trade follows recent public frustration from Buckner and is part of a roster overhaul by the 2-5 Colts ahead of the trade deadline.