Overview
- Hours after completing the Buckner trade on Tuesday, the 49ers signed defensive lineman Kevin Givens to the practice squad and released wide receiver Malik Turner from the practice squad.
- San Francisco traded a 2027 fourth‑round pick to the Indianapolis Colts to reacquire DeForest Buckner.
- Buckner is a three‑time Pro Bowler who was originally the 49ers’ 2016 first‑round pick and spent 2016–2019 in San Francisco before moving to Indianapolis.
- Head coach Kyle Shanahan said roughly seven injured players, including wide receivers Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel and DeMarcus Robinson, could be available after the Week 8 bye, which creates pressure to clear roster spots.
- The immediate moves thin special‑teams depth with Turner gone and signal the 49ers will make more cuts or promotions as they integrate Buckner and returning starters for the second half of the season.