How DeForest Buckner has already made impact in 1st week with team
Niners Nation • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers reacquired Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts, six years after trading him away, in exchange for a fourth-round pick.
- Buckner, 32, will immediately start alongside Osa Odighizuwa, bringing veteran leadership and experience to a young defensive tackle group.
- Teammates including Christian McCaffrey, Nick Bosa, and Fred Warner praised Buckner’s return, highlighting the boost in confidence and leadership he provides.
- Buckner’s last game with the 49ers was the 2019 Super Bowl, and the team hopes his presence will help them win their first championship since 1995.
- The 49ers remain open to adding a pass rusher to further strengthen their defense, though Bosa expressed confidence in the current defensive line roster.
