The Indianapolis Colts traded three-time Pro Bowl defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick, marking the Colts’ second major trade of the day. The move reunites Buckner with San Francisco, which drafted him seventh overall in 2016 before trading him to Indianapolis in 2020 for a first-round pick.
The trade follows Indianapolis’ deal sending eight-time Pro Bowl guard Quenton Nelson to Seattle for two future draft picks. With the Colts at 2–5 and general manager Chris Ballard fired, the moves signal a roster shake-up. Star running back Jonathan Taylor was not expected to be traded before the Nov. 10 deadline.
**Key Takeaways**
– DeForest Buckner is returning to the 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
– The Colts traded both Buckner and Quenton Nelson on the same day.
– Buckner previously played for San Francisco from 2016 until his 2020 trade to Indianapolis.
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