What happened: The San Francisco 49ers acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in exchange for a 2027 fourth-round selection ahead of the Nov. 10 trade deadline. Veteran departures from the club whose 2027 first-round selection belongs to the New York Jets improve the projected slot of that incoming pick, per Armando Salguero.

Why it matters: Buckner reinforces the interior pass rush for the No. 2 seed 49ers as they navigate a tight division race. Sitting at 2-5 and 11th in the conference standings, New York gains positioning in the 2027 draft order without surrendering any of its own roster assets.

What to watch: The NFL trade deadline arrives Nov. 10, giving the 49ers two weeks to integrate Buckner into their defensive front while New York tracks where its three 2027 first-round selections land in the draft order.