DeForest Buckner traded back to 49ers from Colts
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 28, 2026, 3:01 PM
Last updated Oct 28, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers have reacquired DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick in return. Buckner expressed his excitement about returning to the team on social media. The 49ers, currently 6-1 and leading their division, aim to bolster their pass rush after ranking 19th in the league with 15 sacks this season. Buckner, with four sacks in 2026, has provided a notable contribution for the Colts, who currently hold a 2-5 record.
- •Buckner returns to the 49ers after being traded by them in 2020.
- •The 49ers are currently leading their division with a 6-1 record.
- •In 2026, Buckner has recorded four sacks, more than any 49ers player.
- •San Francisco's defense has struggled with only 15 sacks this season.
- •The Colts' record stands at 2-5 amid their quarterback struggles.
- 3:01 PMYahoo Sports — DeForest Buckner reacts to trade back to 49ers
"The San Francisco 49ers brought back old friend DeForest Buckner in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, and the veteran seems thrilled to be back.
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