Every NFL team that didn't make the playoffs this year are already looking at bolstering their rosters for next year and improving in areas where there were voids.
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The Indianapolis Colts finally received long-awaited clarity about their defensive future as star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner directly addressed his recovery, the 2026 NFL season, and the state of the Colts defense.
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The Indianapolis Colts made a bevy of roster moves ahead of their matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Wide receiver Anthony Gould (foot), tight end Drew Ogletree (neck), and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (neck) were all placed on season-ending Injured Reserve.
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.
The Indianapolis Colts could be eliminated from the playoffs by the time they take the field in Week 17. Currently, they are still holding out hope that
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars are facing some injury questions in Week 17, but they are not the only ones who will go into Sunday shorthanded.
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.
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
DeForest Buckner returned in Week 16, coming back after a lengthy absence. A durable player throughout his Indianapolis stay, the veteran defensive tackle will not play the rest of the way.
Colts HC Shane Steichen announced they are placing DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve after aggravating a neck injury, per Mike Chappell. Steichen added that Buckner will subsequently undergo surgery. It’s a rough break for Buckner, who was activated from injured reserve just four days ago ahead of Week 16’s Monday Night loss to the 49ers.
The Indianapolis Colts announced they have activated DT DeForest Buckner for tonight’s game against the 49ers, his former team before landing with the Colts. To make room, the Colts waived QB Brett Rypien.
A neck injury forced Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to IR on Nov. 7. After a five-game absence, Buckner will return Monday against the 49ers, head coach Shane Steichen announced (via Adam Schefter of ESPN).
The late-afternoon games on Sunday featured some intense matchups that played a significant role in shaping the NFC playoff picture. The 49ers' matchup against Tennessee was perhaps the least intriguing game, as the home team was expected to win and did so in a fairly convincing fashion, advancing to a 10-4 record.
The past few weeks have been up and down for the Seattle Seahawks (11-3), despite a four-game win streak. The Seahawks have won four consecutive games, but some of them haven’t been pretty.
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.
It would be difficult to find a more surprising NFL team this season than the Indianapolis Colts. A team that has middled for years all of a sudden has taken a massive leap forward to take control of the best record in the league up to this point.
Buckner, 31, was having another strong year anchoring the Colts defense with 42 tackles, four sacks and nine tackles for loss in nine games.
The Indianapolis Colts reportedly had interest in signing two-time Super Bowl champion DT Khalen Saunders. Unfortunately, he ultimately chose to sign with the New York Jets instead.
The Indianapolis Colts have reportedly signed defensive tackle Chris Wormley to the practice squad on Monday, per CBS Sports insider Matt Zenitz. The news comes a little over a week after the Colts placed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve due to a neck injury.
The Indianapolis Colts are slated to face off against the Atlanta Falcons for the NFL's first-ever game in Berlin, this Sunday at 9:30 am EST. However, the Colts' defense must face superstar running back Bijan Robinson without arguably their best defender, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
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.
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.
Buckner won't make the trip overseas and will miss his first game of the season.
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.
The 30-year-old was traded to the Colts in March 2020.
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