49ers Reacquire DeForest Buckner in Trade With Colts
The San Francisco 49ers have reacquired three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, who will receive a 2027 fourth-round pick. The news originated from Santa Clara, Calif.
Dothan, AL, October 27, 2026 —
The San Francisco 49ers have reacquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts. The Colts will receive a 2027 fourth-round pick, according to the available summary of the deal.
Buckner is a three-time Pro Bowl selection. The summary describes the move as a reacquisition by San Francisco but does not provide further details about his earlier time with the team or the terms of the trade beyond the draft pick involved.
The news originated from Santa Clara, Calif. No specific date for the trade was provided, and the summary does not identify who reported or announced the transaction.
Other details were not included in the information provided. These include any additional players or conditions involved, the teams’ statements about the trade, and when Buckner is expected to join the 49ers. The summary also does not give information about his contract or explain the teams’ reasons for making the deal.
The confirmed terms in the available account are limited to San Francisco reacquiring Buckner from Indianapolis and the Colts receiving a 2027 fourth-round pick. No further transaction terms or next steps were provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOSH DUBOW, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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