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49ers Players React to DeForest Buckner Trade

Players like George Kittle and Fred Warner took to twitter to comment on the trade of DeForest Buckner.
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49ers Players React to DeForest Buckner Trade
49ers Players React to DeForest Buckner Trade

Day one of the free agency tampering period was all about the San Francisco 49ers. Not  only did they reach a deal with their top free agent Arik Armstead, but they followed that up by trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts.

This trade struck the social media world like a lightning strike conjured up Thor. Although, the Houston Texans' trade of DeAndre Hopkins was pretty nuts. 

In return for sending Buckner to the Colts, the 49ers will be receiving their first round pick at No. 13 overall. This trade fully maximized the value for Buckner as now the 49ers gain much needed draft capital. His contract also comes off the books, giving the Niners breathing room with their salary-cap space.

The transaction made perfect sense for the 49ers. However, there will still be a sting for fans who enjoyed watching Buckner on Sundays. The same can be said about the rest of the players on the 49ers who took to twitter to react about the Buckner trade.

There is definitely some pain of losing a leader in the locker room, but the players realize it was in his best interests to get the best deal available.

Buckner took to Instagram to give his heartfelt thanks and goodbye to the 49ers:

I want to thank the 49ers Organization for taking a chance on me 4 years ago. You’ve given me the opportunity to live my dream and start my own legacy. It’s been one hell of a journey, from 2-14 my rookie year to the Super Bowl this past season. Looking back on everything, I can proudly say that every time I stepped on the field I gave it everything I had. Win or Lose I was always proud to wear the Red and Gold. I’ve built so many lifelong relationships with coaches, teammates, staff members, and fans in the Bay Area. I just want to thank you all for helping me grow as a man, friend, and teammate. The Faithful will always have a special place in my heart.
Colts Nation, I can’t wait to get this thing rollin! I’m bringing everything I got to Indy!!
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JOSE LUIS SANCHEZ III

Jose Luis Sanchez III has covered the San Francisco 49ers daily for FanNation since 2019. He started off as the lead publisher for FanNation's All49ers, then switched positions to become the Deputy Editor in 2020. Sanchez writes, edits, and produces videos daily for All49ers. He also co-hosts a show on YouTube with All49ers lead publisher Grant Cohn weekly. Prior to FanNation, Sanchez started his writing career back in 2016 for the school newspaper at Skyline college where he covered all sports team in the Bay Area. Following that from 2017 to 2019, he found a role as a contributor for FanSided's news desk along with their site's Just Blog Baby covering the Las Vegas Raiders and Golden Gate Sports every professional Bay Area sports team. Atop all of that, he was able to graduate with a Bachelors degree in Communication Studies at San Francisco State University in 2020. Sanchez is committed to ensuring he delivers transparent analysis and straightforward opinions that resonates with readers to get them thinking.

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