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49ers aim to strengthen offense after DeForest Buckner trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 1:11 AM

Last updated Oct 28, 2026

49ers aim to strengthen offense after DeForest Buckner trade

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers have bolstered their defensive line by re-acquiring DeForest Buckner. With a 6-1 record, the team seeks to enhance its offense by pursuing a proven wide receiver ahead of the November 10 trade deadline. Injuries have significantly depleted the receiving corps, with Mike Evans sidelined and Deebo Samuel also out. As the trade market opens, potential targets include Keenan Allen, Jerry Jeudy, and Chris Godwin Jr. General manager John Lynch is expected to act decisively to secure a reliable offensive weapon.

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Status Watch

•DeForest Buckner returns to 49ers, enhancing defensive line.
•49ers are 6-1 and seeking more offensive weapons.
•Multiple receivers, including Keenan Allen, could be targets.
•Injuries leave 49ers with a thin receiving corps.
•Trade deadline is set for November 10.

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1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Next trade 49ers must make after beefing up D-Line with DeForest Buckner trade

What they're saying

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The San Francisco 49ers have already addressed their defensive line by bringing DeForest Buckner back to the Bay Area . However, general manager John Lynch should not consider his work finished. If the 49ers want to turn their 6-1 start into a Super Bowl run, their next priority should be adding another proven wide receiver to an offense that has […] The post Next trade 49ers must make after beefing up D-Line with DeForest Buckner trade appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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