The trade deadline is still two weeks away, and the Colts’ fire sale is only getting started. After dealing All-Pro guard Quenton Nelson to the Seahawks earlier on Tuesday, Indianapolis agreed to send defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to the 49ers in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round pick, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter.

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The move not only comes after the Colts fired GM Chris Ballard and were expected to become sellers at the deadline, but after Buckner expressed frustration with the team losing three consecutive games, including Sunday’s 16–10 loss to the Vikings. Now, Buckner is heading to a contender, and the place he began his NFL career.

As Buckner returns to San Francisco, here’s a look at how both teams fared in the trade.

49ers

The 49ers were the top predicted landing spot for Buckner, and a reunion was indeed in store for the two sides.…