Buckner (ribs/illness) is active for Monday night's contest against Pittsburgh.
Buckner missed the Colts' first two practices of the week due to a rib injury and an illness, but he returned to log a full session Saturday and will suit up Monday. His presence will be a boost to Indianapolis' pass rush, as he ranks second on the team with 5.5 sacks to go along with 48 tackles, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery and two pass defenses on the season.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Questionable for MNF
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Buckner (ribs/illness) logged a full practice session Saturday and is listed as questionable for Monday night's game against Pittsburgh, Ben Arthur of FoxSports.com reports.
Buckner sat out each of the Colts' first two practices this week, and an illness tag was added to his status Friday. Six different Indianapolis players are listed with an illness on Saturday's final injury report, so a bug may be going around the team. Since Buckner was able to practice in full Saturday, there appears to be a good chance that he'll be able to play on Monday Night Football against the Steelers.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Returns to practice
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Buckner (neck) was able to practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
It's still unclear, however, whether Buckner logged a full or limited practice. Either way, it's a step up from the DNP he logged Wednesday and shows the 28-year-old is trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Full go at practice Tuesday
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Buckner (elbow) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Buckner has been sidelined or limited for numerous practices this year, but he's played in each of the team's first four games of the season. However, he hasn't been overly impactful (12 tackles) and ended Week 4 with zero tackles across a season-low 18 defensive snaps. Nonetheless, he was listed as a full participant on Monday's estimated report and Tuesday's walkthrough, so it appears Buckner will be full go for Thursday's primetime clash with the Broncos.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Limited by elbow injury
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Buckner was limited to 19 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to Tennessee due to an elbow injury, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports. He's considered day-to-day ahead of Thursday's game at Denver.
Buckner didn't have a tackle in Sunday's game as he had little impact on defense. It sounds like the Colts may be better off having him sit out a game and get back to full strength.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Will be questionable, per HC
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Colts head coach Frank Reich said Friday that Buckner (elbow) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.
Buckner didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, but he'll still have a chance to suit up Sunday. The veteran defensive end has played at least 70 percent of the team's defensive snaps in each of the first three games this season and has recorded 12 tackles (six solo). If he's ruled out, Byron Cowart and Eric Johnson would be candidates for increased roles next to Grover Stewart in the middle of the Indianapolis' defensive line.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Logs consecutive DNPs
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Buckner (hip) didn't practice Thursday.
The former All-Pro defensive lineman has now opened the week with two straight missed practices as he attends to an unspecified hip injury, which he likely picked up during last Sunday's 20-20 tie with the Texans. A return to Friday's session in any capacity would be a step in the right direction regarding Buckner's availability Week 2 against Jacksonville, but if he's ultimately sidelined, Tyquan Lewis is a prime candidate to replace the 295-pounder in the team's starting lineup.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Limited by back injury
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Buckner has been limited in training camp practices due to a back injury, head coach Frank Reich told Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star.
It doesn't sound like a serious injury but is worth monitoring as training camp progresses. Buckner played in all 17 games during the 2021 campaign, and his production remained consistent during his second season with the Colts. The 27-year-old has averaged 63.8 tackles across the last four years, and he's recorded at least seven sacks in each of those seasons.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Questionable for Sunday
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Coach Frank Reich said Friday that Buckner (knee) didn't practice this week and is officially listed as questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
It's unclear when Buckner suffered the knee injury, or how severe it actually is, but the fact he hasn't been able to practice is concerning. The Colts need to beat Jacksonville on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth, so they would love to have their star defensive tackle available. Buckner has totaled 65 tackles and seven sacks across 16 appearances this season.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Questionable for Sunday
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Buckner (knee/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Buckner was able to finish the week as a full practice participant, so he appears on track to suit up Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this season.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Less than 100 percent after loss
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Coach Frank Reich said on Monday that Buckner (knee) is "pretty banged up" following the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Buccaneers, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Reich also added that Buckner will likely be held out of practices early this week in hopes that he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Texans. Buckner left during the second quarter this past Sunday with a knee injury before returning in the second half. If available to play Week 13, the star defensive tackle will likely have to grit it out for a Colts team that is on the edge of playoff contention.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Productive against Jets
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Buckner compiled six tackles (three solo) and a pass defense in Thursday's 45-30 win over the Jets.
Buckner failed to record a sack Thursday after logging a sack in each of the last three games, but he matched his highest total of the season in tackles. Across the first nine games of the year, the 2016 first-rounder has tallied 42 tackles (24 solo), four sacks and two pass defenses.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Records sack in season opener
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Buckner had six total tackles, a sack and two QB hits in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
Buckner was his usual disruptive self despite the rest of the defense's struggles. After missing time with a foot injury in training camp, he was fully healthy Sunday.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Officially questionable
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Buckner (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup in Buffalo, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.
Buckner hasn't yet missed a single game due to the ankle injury that's plagued him since mid-December, and he'll no doubt do everything in his power to suit up for Indianapolis' first playoff tilt. The starting defensive tackle began the week with back-to-back missed practices but managed to log a limited session Thursday.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Misses practice to start week
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Buckner (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.
Buckner has played through his lingering ankle injury in back-to-back games, so as long as he's able to resume practicing Thursday or Friday he should have a good shot to suit up Week 17. Through 14 games this season, Bucker has already notched 7.5 sacks.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Misses practice with ankle injury
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Buckner (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.
Buckner's the reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack effort against Houston, but he may have picked up an ankle injury at some point during that dominant performance. It's also possible he's getting more of a load management day after a busy Sunday, so Buckner's participation, or lack thereof, in practice Thursday and Friday should help paint a clearer picture regarding his availability for Sunday's matchup with the reeling Steelers.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gearing up Sunday
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Buckner (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans.
Buckner shook off the injury that held him back during the practice week. The 26-year-old will start at defensive tackle, aiming to pressure Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and slow down running back David Johnson. Through 12 games this season, Buckner has produced 48 tackles, 4.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Won't play this weekend
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Buckner is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test result, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Buckner landed on the COVID-19 list earlier this week, but he won't be available Sunday against the Titans now that a positive test has been confirmed. He could be back for Week 13 if he clears the league's virus-related protocols. Tyquan Lewis should receive another start at defensive tackle for the Colts.
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49ers' DeForest Buckner: Sack against Ravens
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Buckner recorded six tackles (four solo) and a sack across 54 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.
Buckner now has 6.5 sacks on the year, which is third-best on the team. He'll now shift his focus to Sunday's showdown with the Saints, who have only allowed 21 sacks on the season.
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49ers' DeForest Buckner: Brings down Murray
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Buckner recorded four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Thursday's 28-25 win over the Cardinals.
Buckner notched his fourth sack of the season in the victory. The fourth-year pro boasts a modest weekly floor due to his consistency recording tackles, and his pass-rushing upside makes him a worthwhile IDP option.
