The next lucrative contract the 49ers handed out at defensive tackle was always going to trace back to their decision to trade DeForest Buckner. Unfortunately for San Francisco, we’re discussing the matter a mere three years later.
The 49ers gave former Philadelphia Eagles defensive tackle a four-year, $84 million contract that included $40 million guaranteed. Buckner told the San Francisco Chronicle’s Mike Silver, “Great for him!” DeForest added, “just funny how they literally gave him the same contract.”
Almost three years ago to the date, the 49ers traded Buckner to the Colts after failing to work out a contract extension.