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CJ West gave DeForest Buckner old 49ers jersey number with no strings attached

SANTA CLARA — Second-year defensive tackle CJ West welcomed veteran DeForest Buckner back to the 49ers with a selfless act.“I got to know him earlier (last) week, and we were talking a little bit,” Buckner told NBC Sports Bay Area…

By Brandon Aiyuk · NBC Sports Bay Area

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 1:07 PM

Key Things to Know

CJ West willingly gave DeForest Buckner his former No. 99 jersey number without requesting anything in return.
West switched his jersey number to No. 90 following Buckner's return to San Francisco.
The 49ers re-acquired Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts via a trade involving a fourth-round draft pick.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle CJ West voluntarily gave veteran DeForest Buckner his former No. 99 jersey following Buckner's return to the team. Buckner revealed that West offered the number without asking for anything in return after the two spoke. West has now switched to wearing No. 90.

The 49ers re-acquired the 32-year-old Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a fourth-round draft pick. Buckner previously wore No. 99 during his first four seasons in San Francisco and throughout his six-and-a-half-year tenure with Indianapolis.

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CJ West gave DeForest Buckner old 49ers jersey number with no strings attached

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