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Colts DL DeForest Buckner admitted that he contemplated retirement after suffering multiple injuries. “Early on, I definitely had questions whether I’d be standing here today,’’ Buckner said, via Fox 59.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 14

Colts Receive Massive Wake-Up Call in Thrashing by Ravens

DeForest Buckner summed it up perfectly after the Indianapolis Colts were utterly embarrassed by the Baltimore Ravens by a score of 41-23. "Plain and simple, we got our ass whooped." The talk all offseason was how the Colts believed they could be the same team that went 8-2 to begin the 2025 season.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 13

DeForest Buckner makes sure everyone knows the Colts ‘got their a** whooped’ by Ravens

The Indianapolis Colts faced a first-time NFL head coach in Jesse Minter to open the 2026 season. Yet Minter’s Baltimore Ravens carved up a DeForest Buckner-led Colts defense Sunday.

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NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 12

Colts Veteran DT Duo Has Golden Opportunity Against Ravens

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty to worry about against Baltimore’s offense in Week 1, but there is one matchup they absolutely have to win. It starts right in the middle with DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 11

Colts' DeForest Buckner Reveals How Close He Was to Retiring

DeForest Buckner has been a constant on the Indianapolis Colts' defense since 2020. And it almost came to an end this offseason. Buckner suffered a herniated disc in his neck against the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 9 last season.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 9

49ers insider floats DeForest Buckner reunion trade idea after Alfred Collins injury

The San Francisco 49ers are just one day away from their first game of the 2026 regular season. San Francisco faces off against Los Angeles in a huge NFC West contest from Australia in Week 1.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / July 31

AFC Notes: Jonathan Taylor, DeForest Buckner, Brian Thomas Jr., Colts, Jaguars

Colts RB Jonathan Taylor said he is participating fully in training camp while trusting his agent and the team to work toward a new contract. “I have faith,’’ he said, via Fox 59.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / July 28

Colts DT DeForest Buckner Cleared For Start Of Training Camp

Daniel Jones is in position to fully participate in the opening practices of the Colts’ training camp. He is not the only core player with a clean bill of health entering the summer.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 19

The Indianapolis Colts have a good reason to believe their $46 million investment can still pay off despite recent turmoil

It’s way too early to sell stock on three-time Pro Bowler defensive tackle DeForest Buckner. The Indianapolis Colts may have many questions going into the 2026 NFL season, but defensive tackle isn’t one of them.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / June 30

AFC Notes: DeForest Buckner, Jeffery Simmons, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

Colts veteran DT DeForest Buckner sustained a neck injury that eventually required surgery and forced him to contemplate whether he wanted to continue his career.

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NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / June 23

Colts DT DeForest Buckner Aiming For Week 1 Return

DeForest Buckner was limited to just 10 games in 2025 as a neck injury presented an issue he was unable to play through without surgery. A lengthy rehab process has been ongoing for several months, but a tentative return date is being targeted.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 9

AFC Notes: DeForest Buckner, Colts, Titans

Colts owner Carlie Irsay-Gordon sounded off earlier this week during a news conference, giving her reasons for bringing back both GM Chris Ballard and HC Shane Steichen for 2026.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 27

Colts Made Seven Moves, Placed Three On IR Including DT DeForest Buckner

Per Adam Schefter, the Colts have placed WR Anthony Gould, TE Drew Ogletree, and DT DeForest Buckner on IR. The team also activated WR Ashton Dulin from IR, signed DT Chris Wormley to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, and elevated C Jimmy Morrissey and G Josh Sills to the active roster.

Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / December 26

Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) to have season-ending surgery

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will undergo season-ending surgery on a herniated disc after aggravating his neck injury. Head coach Shane Steichen announced the update on Friday for Buckner, 31, a three-time Pro Bowl selection who only recently returned from injured reserve.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / December 20

49ers Make it Clear How They Feel About DeForest Buckner

For the second time since they traded him, the San Francisco 49ers will face DeForest Buckner and the Indianapolis Colts. Or at least, that’s how it is trending.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10

Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

The Colts are designating DT DeForest Buckner to return from injured reserve today, per Stephen Holder. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster. It’s some much-needed good news on the injury front for Indianapolis.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / November 22

Colts have good news on the DeForest Buckner injury front

Buckner, 31, was having another strong year anchoring the Colts defense with 42 tackles, four sacks and nine tackles for loss in nine games.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Field Level Media / November 7

Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) lands on IR

The division-leading Indianapolis Colts will be without defensive anchor DeForest Buckner for at least their next four games. Indianapolis placed the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle on injured reserve Friday with a neck injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / November 7

Colts place All-Pro DT on IR

The Indianapolis Colts’ defensive line will be notably shorthanded for the time being. Head coach Shane Steichen announced on Friday DeForest Buckner will be placed on injured reserve.

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Colts' DeForest Buckner not traveling with team to Berlin

Colts star defender DeForest Buckner not traveling with team to Berlin

Buckner won't make the trip overseas and will miss his first game of the season.

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DeForest Buckner discusses what's different about 6-1 Colts after win over Chargers

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