DeForest Buckner trade grades: Who won 49ers-Colts deal?

The San Francisco 49ers are trading for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who is returning to his original team after a stint with the Indianapolis Colts. The deal, reported by The Athletic's Jonathan Jones, sends Buckner back to San Francisco in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The trade was reported on October 27, 2026.