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How much will 49ers miss DeForest Buckner in 2020?

On the positive side, the San Francisco 49ers‘ decision to trade away 2018 Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts meant the Niners were able to re-sign two of their other top free agents, defensive end Arik Armstead and safety Jimmie Ward, to new deals while also freeing up the would-be money they’d have to spend on Buckner’s new deal — $21 million annually with the Colts, per Over the Cap.

On the downside, the 49ers defense is worse without Buckner. There’s no getting around that.