49ers' DeForest Buckner reclaims familiar jersey number in Bay Area return

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49ers' DeForest Buckner reclaims familiar jersey number in Bay Area return

Newly acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner returns to the San Francisco 49ers with a familiar number. Buckner will wear No. 99 during his second stint with the team, reclaiming the jersey number he wore during his first four NFL seasons in San Francisco. Second-year defensive tackle C.J. West previously wore the number and is currently on injured reserve with a knee injury, but is expected to return this season. It's unclear what number W…