49ers acquire DeForest Buckner, adding to 2019 Super Bowl roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers traded for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, reuniting him with the team that reached the Super Bowl in 2019. With Buckner's addition, the roster now includes seven players from that team. Previously, linebacker Dre Greenlaw and wide receiver Deebo Samuel also returned to the 49ers after stints elsewhere. The 49ers, holding a 6-1 record, are poised for a strong playoff run as they enter their Week 8 Bye.
- •DeForest Buckner returns to 49ers after trade with Colts
- •Team now features seven players from 2019 Super Bowl roster
- •49ers have a 6-1 record entering Week 8 Bye
- •Dre Greenlaw and Deebo Samuel also returned after leaving
- •Strong playoff experience on current roster
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — DeForest Buckner trade: 49ers now have 7 players from 2019 Super Bowl
"The San Francisco 49ers now have seven players from head coach Kyle Shanahan's first Super Bowl run back on their roster.
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