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Everyone is talking about Shane Steichen's Indianapolis Colts offense and its dominance over seven games. It's not out of the realm to say it's the main reason the Colts have snowplowed the competition to get to the top of the NFL.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 22

Colts' Interior Defensive Line Shining During Hot Start

The Indianapolis Colts are the best team in football seven weeks into the 2025 season. While the Colts' historically great offense has been the catalyst for the team winning so many games, the defense has had several standouts as well, notably on the interior defensive line.

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It's uncommon, but not unheard of, for notable QBs to change teams -- via trade, free agency, or waiver claim -- at the 11th hour or during a season. Here are the top instances of QBs relocating late and making an impact that season.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

AFC Notes: DeForest Buckner, Mike McCoy, Colts, Texans, Titans

The Colts improved to 6-1 after a very impressive road win against the Chargers in Week 7. Indianapolis DT DeForest Buckner feels the team has been close for years; they just needed high-level quarterback play. “Over the years, we’ve been so close, literally a game away,” Buckner said, via SI.com’s Albert Breer.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

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

The Colts were already one of the top positive surprises of the season before an impressive 38-24 win at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday afternoon.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / October 17

Colts' DeForest Buckner Ready to Face 'Dynamic' Foe

The Indianapolis Colts are a few days away from colliding with the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. While the Colts have notched an impressive 5-1 record, the Chargers aren't far behind them in the AFC race at number three.

NFL News / LAFB Network / September 28

Rams-Colts Share Official Davante Adams, DeForest Buckner Game Decisions

The Los Angeles Rams enter Sunday’s matchup against the Indianapolis Colts with a mostly healthy roster, including the return of star wide receiver Davante Adams and veteran right tackle Rob Havenstein.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 28

Colts’ 4-0 pursuit gets major DeForest Buckner boost

With a win over the Los Angeles Rams in Week 4, the scorching hot Indianapolis Colts would get off to their first 4-0 start since the 2009 season. They will have an excellent opportunity to do so with star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner expected to remove his name from the injury report.

NFL News / Los Angeles Rams on SI / September 26

Rams Top Brass Continue to Praise Colts Defensive Stars

WOODLAND HILLS, Ca. The Los Angeles Rams are preparing to take on an impressive Indianapolis Colts defense littered with stars. On Thursday, Rams offensive coordinator took time out of his schedule to address two of those starts, DeForest Buckner and Camryn Bynum, sharing his thoughts on the duo.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / September 5

Colts' DeForest Buckner 'Encouraged' By Laiatu Latu's Growth

The Indianapolis Colts have done a notable job this offseason at bolstering certain spots on their reconstructed defense under new coordinator Lou Anarumo.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 28

Colts Announce New Captains for 2025

The Indianapolis Colts have announced five team captains for the 2025 season. Those include quarterback Daniel Jones, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, guard Quenton Nelston, cornerback Kenny Moore II, and linebacker Zaire Franklin.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 27

Colts Two-Time All-Pro Not Considered a Top Talent

The Indianapolis Colts' defense has plenty of power, from the backfield to the trenches. Now with new coordinator Lou Anarumo running the show, it makes the stop troops for the Colts intriguing going into the 2025 season.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 21

Colts’ DeForest Buckner Weighs In on QB Decision

The Indianapolis Colts and head coach Shane Steichen made their Week 1 quarterback call official earlier this week with their decision to name Daniel Jones as the starting signal caller, who's now set to lead the way for this offense over Anthony Richardson across the upcoming 17-game season after being brought in earlier this offseason.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / August 13

Colts Leader Sets Ambitious Goal for 2025 Season

The Indianapolis Colts are hoping for a massive defensive turnaround this season after finishing last year as the 29th-ranked squad in terms of total yards allowed.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / July 25

Colts' DeForest Buckner Overlooked on 30-Plus List

The Indianapolis Colts have one of the NFL's best defensive tackles in DeForest Buckner. The veteran game wrecker has been consistent, dominant, and successful throughout his nine years in the NFL.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / July 18

Colts finish draft signings

The falling dominoes continue with the Colts signing their second-round pick today, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. Ohio State defensive end JT Tuimoloau put pen to paper today, closing out the team’s rookie class signings.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / July 10

Former 49ers Star Ranked NFL's 8th-Best Defensive Tackle by ESPN

In retrospect, trading DeForest Buckner to the Indianapolis Colts was one of the worst moves the 49ers ever have made. They traded Buckner for a first-round pick which they used to take defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw, who was a disappointment and is no longer on the team.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / July 9

The rest of the NFL just gave Colts star DT DeForest Buckner free bulletin board material, which he will make them regret

DeForest Buckner has been a stable force on an Indianapolis Colts team that has been anything but stable in recent years. He proves year in and year out to be one of the best DTs in the NFL by terrorizing interior linemen as a disruptive force against both the pass and the run.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / July 9

Colts' Top Defender Given Immense Praise in Rankings

The Indianapolis Colts have a revamped defense after the hiring of coordinator Lou Anarumo and the signings of cornerback Charvarius Ward and Camryn Bynum.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 6

Colts DT DeForest Buckner On What Went Wrong Defensively In 2024: Ego

After a disappointing season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention in a loss to the 3-14 Giants, Colts DT DeForest Buckner believes individual egos played a role in their 2024 demise.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 30

Colts star has blunt comment about team’s playoff elimination

Indianapolis Colts star DeForest Buckner is ready for changes after the team’s shocking elimination from playoff contention, and he had a brutal assessment of the team’s performance.

Indianapolis Colts News / Pro Football Rumors / October 26, 2024

Struggling Colts pass rush receives boost as DT is activated from IR

The Colts announced that they’ve activated their defensive lineman from injured reserve.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26, 2024

Colts Announce Five Moves, Activate DT DeForest Buckner

The Colts announced five roster moves on Saturday, including the activation of DT DeForest Buckner and LB Cameron McGrone from injured reserve. In addition, the team is placing LB Jaylon Carlies on injured reserve and waiving RB Evan Hull.