49ers host eight defenders in workout after Buckner trade
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 4, 2026, 5:24 AM
Last updated Nov 4, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers worked out eight defenders on November 3, 2026, as they assess their defensive line following the trade of DeForest Buckner. The group included five defensive linemen and three defensive backs, a split that indicates areas where the team is seeking additional depth. This comes after they released cornerback Jack Jones and acquired Buckner, who previously recorded four sacks this season with the Colts. The 49ers are preparing for their game against the Las Vegas Raiders on November 8, 2026, coming off a bye week.
- •49ers workout included five defensive linemen and three defensive backs.
- •Buckner traded from Colts for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
- •Jack Jones released prior to the workout.
- •Upcoming game against Raiders is on November 8, 2026.
- •Workout aims to enhance defensive roster depth.
- 5:24 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers Work Out 8 Defenders as D-Line Draws Focus After Buckner Trade
"The 49ers brought in eight defenders Tuesday. The position breakdown offers a clue about where San Francisco is still looking for help. The post 49ers Work Out 8 Defenders as D-Line Draws Focus After Buckner Trade appeared first on HEAVY.
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