DeForest Buckner: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11

Colts make huge DeForest Buckner injury move before Seahawks game

The Indianapolis Colts lost their third straight game in Week 14. The Jacksonville Jaguars surpassed Indianapolis for the division lead with last Sunday’s 36-19 win.

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.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 26

Colts Reveal Nominee for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

The Indianapolis Colts announced that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will be their 2025 nominee for the Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. This marks the fifth consecutive year that Buckner has been nominated.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / November 23

Colts Sign Veteran DL Following Long-Term DeForest Buckner Injury

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.

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 / A to Z Sports / November 18

Colts sign 8 year veteran defensive lineman to add depth with star DT DeForest Buckner on the IR

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 17

Colts Sign Former Starting DT Amid DeForest Buckner Absence

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.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / November 15

Colts star takes a Interesting approach as he looks to nurse a recent injury and try to return from IR later this season

Morale surrounding the Indianapolis Colts seemed to hit a season high after their blockbuster trade for Sauce Gardner. Sadly, bad news quickly followed, with the team announcing that they were placing star DT DeForest Buckner on the IR with a neck injury.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 15

Colts Star Travels to South America for Injury Treatment

Before last week's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the Indianapolis Colts placed star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve due to a neck injury he suffered in Indy's Week 9 defeat to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Indianapolis Colts News / Sporting News / November 9

When is DeForest Buckner coming back? Latest injury update for Indianapolis Colts DT

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner was placed on injured reserve this week with neck issue. Here's what we know about his possible return timeline moving forward.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 8

DeForest Buckner Injury 'Season-Changing' for Colts

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.

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 7

Dan Orlovsky reveals why placing DeForest Buckner on IR changes everything for Colts

The Indianapolis Colts placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on the IR due to a neck injury on Friday. He’ll officially miss at least the next four games because of it.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / November 7

Colts Defense Weakens as Two More Starters Out vs. Falcons

The Indianapolis Colts have landed in Berlin, Germany, to take on the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Before their flight took off, the Colts announced that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner would be out for Week 10.

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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NFL News / Arrowhead Addict / November 7

Chiefs will avoid facing key Colts defender in Week 12

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

Colts Placing DT DeForest Buckner On Injured Reserve

Colts HC Shane Steichen announced that DL DeForest Buckner is being placed on injured reserve due to a neck injury, per Stephen Holder. It’s a tough break for Indianapolis’ defensive line, now without one of their veteran leaders going into Week 10 against the Falcons.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / November 6

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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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

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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 / 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.