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49ers agree to acquire DeForest Buckner from Colts
The former first-round pick returns to San Francisco as the 49ers add interior pass rush depth, while the Colts keep building draft capital.
- The Indianapolis Colts fired general manager Chris Ballard on Monday, dropping to 2-5, and signaled they are "open for business" ahead of the November 10 trade deadline.
- Indianapolis already traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks and shipped defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back to the San Francisco 49ers, signaling a strategic rebuild.
- Running back Jonathan Taylor has emerged as a primary trade target, with the Minnesota Vikings, Green Bay Packers, and Denver Broncos among teams monitoring him. League insiders report multiple contenders are interested.
- Taylor signed a two-year, $44 million extension in August, complicating any deal. While the Colts view him as a cornerstone, potential suitors must weigh his salary against premium draft compensation required.
- Interim General Manager Ed Dodds and owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon will determine whether to secure draft capital now or retain core players. Their approach depends on performance before November 10.
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