49ers Exercise Fifth-Year Option On star DT Deforest Buckner

Apr 24 2019 by Niners Nation

 

Now, get that deal worked out

The San Francisco 49ers today announced they have exercised the fifth-year contract option on Pro Bowl DL DeForest Buckner for the 2020 season.

The 49ers originally selected Buckner (6-7, 300) in the first round (7th overall) of the 2016 NFL Draft. Buckner has started in all 47 games he has appeared in throughout his three-year career, tallying 215 tackles, 21.0 sacks, eight passes defensed, three fumble recoveries and one forced fumble.

In 2018, he...

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