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49ers’ DeForest Buckner trade comes with harsh goodbye

The 49ers’ reunion with DeForest Buckner came with a parting of ways. San Francisco pulled off a trade to bring back the veteran defensive lineman Tuesday, sending a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Colts six years after dealing him to…

By Kevin Doan · New York Post

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:08 AM

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The 49ers released cornerback Jack Jones to make roster room after trading for DeForest Buckner.
San Francisco acquired Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick.
Jones was released following a difficult outing during the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.

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The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round draft pick. To create roster space for Buckner, the 49ers released cornerback Jack Jones on Wednesday following his seven-game tenure with the franchise.

Jones' departure came after a challenging performance in San Francisco's 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Buckner rejoins a 6-1 49ers roster dealing with injuries to key contributors, including Nick Bosa and Mike Evans, ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.

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