The 49ers on Monday made a blockbuster trade, sending defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to Indianapolis for the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported a new deal will pay Armstead $21 million per year. He was entering the final year of his rookie contract and the 49ers were already up against the salary cap.
Buckner started all 63 games he played in four years for the 49ers, and posted 28.5 sacks, including 19.5 the last two years.
The trade comes on the heels of the 49ers signing DL Arik Armstead to a five-year deal worth $85 million
Report: 49ers trade DeForest Buckner to Colts for 1st-round pick
The 49ers on Monday made a blockbuster trade, sending defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to Indianapolis for the No. 13 overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter.
Schefter reported a new deal will pay Armstead $21 million per year. He was entering the final year of his rookie contract and the 49ers were already up against the salary cap.
Buckner started all 63 games he played in four years for the 49ers, and posted 28.5 sacks, including 19.5 the last two years.
The trade comes on the heels of the 49ers signing DL Arik Armstead to a five-year deal worth $85 million