49ers Reacquire DeForest Buckner in Trade With Colts

The San Francisco 49ers are reuniting with DeForest Buckner, acquiring the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle in a trade with the Indianapolis Colts, the Associated Press reported, citing a person familiar with the deal confirmed Tuesday.

Buckner originally joined the 49ers as a first-round draft pick before he was later traded to the Colts, where he developed into one of the league's top interior pass rushers, according to the Associated Press and Yahoo Sports.

Reaction to the Deal

Analysts at Yahoo Sports and Sporting News weighed in on how the trade affects both franchises, with Sporting News noting that the move fits San Francisco's roster needs heading into the coming season. Yahoo Sports also published early grades on the trade, assessing which team benefits more from the swap.

Specific contract terms and the full package of compensation sent to Indianapolis were not detailed in the available reporting.