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TransactionWeek 8Update: read the earlier report this one follows

DeForest Buckner traded from Indianapolis Colts back to San Francisco 49ers.

Traded to: San Francisco 49ers
Traded from: Indianapolis Colts
Previous trade: Traded from SF to IND in 2020 for the No. 13 overall pick
Seasons with IND: 6+ seasons
Position: Defensive Tackle
Honors: Three-time Pro-Bowl selection

DeForest BucknerDL, SF Indianapolis Colts San Francisco 49ers

Earlier reports on this story

TransactionWeek 7
49ers could make run at Colts DT DeForest Buckner, per sources.
Player
DeForest Buckner
Current Team
Colts
Potential Trading
49ers
Prior History
Played for 49ers from 2016 through 2019
DeForest BucknerDL, SF Indianapolis Colts San Francisco 49ers
Original report: @AdamSchefter on X (opens in a new tab), Oct 25, 2026, 7:34 AM EDT
Covered in the Brief: Week 7 Fantasy Football News and Injuries (2026): McLaurin and Kmet Permalink: 49ers could make run at Colts DT DeForest Buckner, per sources.