DeForest Buckner Traded Back to 49ers in Colts' Roster Teardown

Defensive end DeForest Buckner was traded by the Indianapolis Colts back to the San Francisco 49ers as part of an aggressive roster teardown ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. The move, alongside the departure of guard Quenton Nelson, netted Indianapolis draft picks in 2027 and 2028. Buckner's exit signals a full rebuild for the 2-5 Colts while providing San Francisco with a proven, disruptive force along their defensive front.