Despite having a relatively small amount of available cap space, the San Francisco 49ers were able to make a major splash during the free agency signing period. Rather than signing a top player, this transaction came via a blockbuster trade.
The 49ers made the shocking move to trade star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts in exchange for the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
While this move puts the team in a position where they must adjust to life without a former Pro Bowler and team captain, it did save San Francisco from having to pay a hefty price tag to retain their star.