The San Francisco 49ers have just sent shockwaves throughout the entire NFL world. Superstar defensive lineman and fan-favorite DeForest Buckner has reportedly been traded to the Indianapolis Colts for a 2020 first-round pick.
There’s a lot to unpack here.
The trade was first reported by ESPN’s Adam Schefter who detailed the deal that sent Buckner to the Colts for their No. 13 overall selection in the 2020 NFL Draft. This comes mere hours after the Niners handed out a five-year extension to fellow defensive lineman Arik Armstead.
On the surface, 49ers fans have every reason to be angry.