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Colts trade DeForest Buckner to 49ers for 2027 fourth-round pick
The Indianapolis Colts traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers for a 2027 fourth-round pick, sources told ESPN.[4, 6] The deal came hours after Indianapolis sent All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of that deal told the Associated Press.[1, 2] The Colts would receive a third-round draft pick for Nelson, according to the person, who spoke anonymously because the deal had not been announced by either team.[1]
Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowler, returns to the team that drafted him, IJR reported.[4] The Athletic reported Buckner, a two-time All-Pro and four-time Pro Bowler, had four sacks in seven games this season for the Colts.[7]
Fox News described the moves as the Colts continuing to trade away Pro Bowl talent for future draft picks.[3] The Guardian reported Indianapolis fired general manager Ballard last week amid a skid.[1]
Why it matters The Colts are acquiring future draft picks, including a 2027 fourth-rounder, as they trade away veteran Pro Bowl players.[3, 4]
Covered by The Guardian, Newsweek, Fox News and 4 more
Read first Colts Trade 3X Pro Bowler to 49ers Hours After Quenton Nelson Deal
Where accounts differ (1)
- Facts differThe Guardian called Nelson an eight-time Pro Bowl selection, while Newsweek described Buckner as a three-time Pro Bowler and The Athletic said Buckner is a four-time Pro Bowler.[1, 2, 7]
- The Guardian · Leans left · Oct 27, 3:18 p.m. ET Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks
30-year-old is an eight-time Pro Bowl selection Indianapolis fired GM Ballard last week amid skid The Indianapolis Colts have traded All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seattle Seahawks, a person with knowledge of the…
- Newsweek · Center · Oct 27, 4:59 p.m. ET Colts Trade 3X Pro Bowler to 49ers Hours After Quenton Nelson Deal
The Indianapolis Colts have traded defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the San Francisco 49ers in a major move.
- The Guardian · Leans left · Oct 27, 3:18 p.m. ET Sliding Colts trade All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to Seahawks for draft picks
How balanced is this coverage?
Of the 5 rated outlets that covered it, 1 is left of center, 1 is center and 3 are right of center (2 of them in the Right group). 2 more are not rated.
- Left: none.
- Leans left: The Guardian (−0.70).
- Center: Newsweek (−0.30).
- Leans right: New York Post (+0.64).
- Right: Fox News (+1.52), IJR (+1.52).
Not rated The Athletic, ESPN. Not placed: they have no lean score.
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