Colts trade DeForest Buckner back to 49ers for draft pick
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 8:59 PM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts have traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick on October 27, 2026. This marks a significant roster shakeup for the Colts, who also traded Quenton Nelson earlier in the day. Buckner, who began his career with the 49ers, has been a productive presence on the defensive line with four sacks this season. His return to San Francisco is expected to bolster their defensive front as they aim for a playoff push.
- •Buckner was originally drafted by the 49ers in 2016.
- •He has recorded four sacks this season with the Colts.
- •The Colts are 2-5 and making major roster changes.
- •This deal follows the earlier trade of Quenton Nelson.
- •Buckner's experience is expected to strengthen the 49ers' defense.
- 9:07 PMYahoo Sports — Former Oregon DT DeForest Buckner traded from Colts to 49ers
- 8:59 PMYahoo Sports — DeForest Buckner trade grades: Who won 49ers-Colts deal?
- 8:55 PMYahoo Sports — Indianapolis Colts Trade DeForest Buckner
- 8:52 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers agree to acquire DeForest Buckner from Colts
"The Indianapolis Colts are trading DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth-round pick as their roster shakeup continues.
"Former Oregon DT DeForest Buckner has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the San Francisco 49ers, per reports.
"Buckner is headed back to the team that drafted him at No. 7 overall in 2016.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 9:07 PMFormer Oregon DT DeForest Buckner traded from Colts to 49ers
Former Oregon DT DeForest Buckner has been traded from the Indianapolis Colts to the San Francisco 49ers, per reports.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 8:59 PMDeForest Buckner trade grades: Who won 49ers-Colts deal?
DeForest Buckner has returned to the 49ers.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 8:55 PMIndianapolis Colts Trade DeForest Buckner
The Indianapolis Colts are trading DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a fourth-round pick as their roster shakeup continues.
- Yahoo SportsOct 27, 2026, 8:52 PM49ers agree to acquire DeForest Buckner from Colts
Buckner is headed back to the team that drafted him at No. 7 overall in 2016.
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