In retrospect, trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts was one of the worst moves the 49ers ever have made.

Nick Bosa, DeForest Buckner, Arik Armstead, Dee Ford — only one remains in San Francisco. The last man standing, Bosa, said his 22-year-old self did not know how good he had it in 2019.

Colts trade first-round pick for star DT Buckner: The San Francisco 49ers have traded star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts for the No. 13 pick in this year's draft. A ...

"Buckner was once again a top-10 interior defender in PFF overall grade (81.7) in 2024," wrote Sikkema. "He also places sixth at the position with 0.85 PFF WAR over the past three seasons. Just ...

Meawhile, Buckner still is the eighth-best defensive tackle in the NFL, according to ESPN. "The tallest player on this list (6-foot-7) continues to play big, averaging 8.4 sacks per season since ...