The Indianapolis Colts wanted to upgrade their defense in the offseason.
It appears that they have done that in a big way.
According to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the Colts have traded for Pro Bowl DL DeForest Buckner from the 49ers.
Blockbuster: The #49ers are trading Pro Bowl DL DeForest Buckner to the #Colts, sources say, in exchange for a first-round pick. A massive deal for both teams, with one of SF’s key players on the move.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The Colts will acquire Buckner in exchange for their 2020 first-round pick (No. 13).
From @nflnetwork: The #49ers traded star DL DeForest Buckner to the #Colts, who are giving him a massive $21M per year deal. As SF retools and Indy stocks up. pic.twitter.com/ZqbAzqCpGr
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
The Colts are also giving Buckner a $21 million extension, Rapoport reported.
The #Colts are giving DL DeForest Bucker a huge extension worth $21M, source said. And Indy continues to invest in defense. https://t.co/xeM7lv1AmU
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) March 16, 2020
Buckner, 25, made the Pro Bowl in 2018 and has started all but one game in his 4 seasons in the league.
He also has 19.5 sacks, 26 tackles for loss, and 5 fumble recoveries over the past 2 seasons.
The news comes after a report earlier in the day that the 49ers re-signed Arik Armstead to a five-year contract extension worth over 17 million per season.
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