Ladies and gentlemen, we have another blockbuster deal.
After seeing one Pro Bowl talent leave the division, the AFC South recouped another as the Indianapolis Colts acquired defensive lineman DeForest Buckner in exchange for the 13th overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft.
In the end, it seems like the San Francisco 49ers chose Arik Armstrad (who they re-signed to a five-year $85 million contract) over Buckner.
I want to thank the 49ers Organization for taking a chance on me 4 years ago. You’ve given me the opportunity to live my dream and start my own legacy. It’s been one hell of a journey, from 2-14 my rookie year to the Super Bowl this past season… https://t.co/IJzEU8R8hw
— DeForest Buckner (@DeForestBuckner) March 16, 2020
Buckner was a huge part of the vaunted Niners defense that helped propel the team to the Super Bowl last season. His ability to create interior pressure in the pocket from his position is second to only Los Angeles Ram’s stalwart, Aaron Donald.
San Francisco will now possess two first round picks in the upcoming draft (13 and 31) and will likely look to bring in two highly capable players who can keep the team playing at the top of the game.
The Colts are getting a game-changer and the sides agreed to a deal that will pay him like one. NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reported on the terms of the new deal:
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
Former Colts great, Robert Mathis sees big things coming for this Indianapolis Defense this season:
If this is legit…..
J Hou ,De Buck, Nico Autry
Kemo Turay, Big Grove, Ben Banogu and more to comei #RobertNathanMathis had no input on this but I will certainly raise a glass of #Yakk to this
😎😎😎😎— ROBERT MATHIS The1st (@RobertMathis98) March 16, 2020
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