When the San Francisco 49ers traded for DeForest Buckner on Tuesday, it was seen as a substantial upgrade for their defensive line, but not necessarily the only move they would make.
The San Francisco 49ers made a big splash for DeForest Buckner, but they still have two weeks to go until the trade deadline. They also did not spend much in terms of draft capital on the trade, and while they took a chunk of salary, they are not tied to him beyond this year.
The San Francisco 49ers have approximately $34 million in available salary cap space, and with the November 10 trade deadline approaching, it's easy to look at that number and believe John Lynch can afford another big-name player.
The NFL trade market has heated up fairly quickly this week. On Tuesday, the San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick, while the Colts sent All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks for two draft picks.
The San Francisco 49ers made a significant move this week, sending a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
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After a 6-1 start, the San Francisco 49ers enter their Week 8 bye looking to bolster their roster for a playoff run with Super Bowl 61 aspirations. The 49ers went all in, trading a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for two-time All-Pro defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
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As many people expected, the San Francisco 49ers made a trade to upgrade their defensive line and pass-rushing attack. On Tuesday, they sent a 2027 fourth-round draft pick to the Indianapolis Colts for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowler who spent his first four seasons with them after he was taken with the No.
The 49ers made headlines yesterday when they moved to reacquire their seventh overall pick from the 2016 NFL Draft — defensive tackle DeForest Buckner — from the Colts.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they released CB Jack Jones on Wednesday. This comes as a corresponding move to acquiring DT DeForest Buckner from the Colts.
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