San Francisco 49ers Acquire DeForest Buckner from Colts in Major Trade

The San Francisco 49ers have acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. Buckner, 32, enters the final year of his contract. Through the first four weeks of the season, he recorded three sacks while being double-teamed on 36.4% of pass rushes and converting a league-high 30% of his pressures into sacks since 2018. His arrival bolsters San Francisco's defensive line rotation as the team moves all-in at 6-1.