The San Francisco 49ers sent a 2027 fourth-round pick to the Indianapolis Colts for DeForest Buckner, and George Kittle celebrated within minutes. Here is what the reunion means for a banged-up defensive line and the Super Bowl push. George Kittle stood at the center of a moment that instantly shifted the mood of a high-stakes playoff afternoon. The San Francisco 49ers tight end went down in Philadelphia, and the energy.