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Sports Business

49ers Acquire Buckner, Release Jones

San Francisco trades a 2027 fourth-round pick to Indianapolis for defensive lineman DeForest Buckner and cuts cornerback Jack Jones to create roster space.

The Sports Business Desk

Gokhshtein Media

October 28, 2026

2 min read

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Key Points

The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick.
Buckner is a proven pass rusher and run defender on the defensive line.

The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick. The team released cornerback Jack Jones to create the necessary roster space.

Buckner is a proven pass rusher and run defender on the defensive line. The 49ers are trading future draft capital for an immediate contributor at a position they view as critical to their defense.

The Sports Business Desk

Gokhshtein Media

The Sports Business Desk covers the business of sports, athlete ventures, and the intersection of sports and finance. About this desk →

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