Kyle Shanahan expressed regret over the 49ers’ decision to trade defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the Colts in March 2020, calling it the toughest decision he has faced. Although he acknowledges the trade allowed the team to re-sign key players and acquire valuable draft picks, he wishes Buckner, a three-time Pro Bowler, was still with the team. Buckner is set to face the 49ers again, having previously recorded a sack and six tackles against them in 2021.
