DEFOREST BUCKNER NEWS

Colts-Jets matchup features return of NFL's 2nd-youngest QB in Richardson vs. oldest in Rodgers

When 22-year-old Anthony Richardson takes the field for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, he’ll square off against 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets in a showdown betw...

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Practices in full Thursday Buckner (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Impact Buckner was listed as a DNP on Wednesday due to a foot issue, but he was able to return to Thursday's practice without any restrictions and should be good to go against the Jets on Sunday. In his last three outings since returning from injured reserve, Buckner has logged 17 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Week 11: Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor and Kenny Moore DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor and Kenny Moore II meet with the media on Thursday as the Colts prepare to face the New York Jets on Sunda...

6 DAYS AGO • COLTS.COM

Begins week with DNP Buckner (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Buckner played a season-high 57 defensive snaps and recorded eight total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Bills, but it appears he sustained a foot injury in the process. The veteran defensive tackle likely needs to upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday in order to play in Week 11, when the Colts take on the Jets.

NOVEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: Tyler Goodson and DeForest Buckner, Colts vs. Bills postgame Tyler Goodson and DeForest Buckner speak to the media following the Colts' 30-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 10.

NOVEMBER 10 • COLTS.COM

Week 10 Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor speak with the media on Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the Colts prepare to fac...

NOVEMBER 7 • COLTS.COM

Puts up another sack Buckner recorded six tackles (four solo) and a sack in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Buckner has notched a sack in each game since returning from a five-game stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. Considering he hasn't lost a step and is still handling a significant snap share -- 60 and 76 percent the last two weeks, respectively -- Buckner should be considered a solid DL start moving forward.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT: DeForest Buckner drops Darnold for sack with help of Colts' airtight coverage DeForest Buckner drops Darnold for sack with help of Colts' airtight coverage

NOVEMBER 4 • COLTS.COM

Week 9 Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor speak with the media on Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center as the Colts prepare to fac...

OCTOBER 31 • COLTS.COM

Gets sack in return from IR Buckner had three total tackles, a sack and two QB hits in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Impact Bucker missed five games since being placed on IR due to a high-ankle sprain sustained Week 2. He was back to full strength playing on 43 of the defense's 71 snaps.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor, DeForest Buckner make 'huge' impact in return despite Colts' loss to Texans Defensive end Dayo Odeyingbo called Buckner "an extra coach on the field" due to how much the veteran's presence means to the Colts' defense...

OCTOBER 27 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT: DeForest Buckner announces his return on sack that pushes Texans outside FG range Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner announces his return on a sack that pushes the Houston Texans outside of field goal ran...

OCTOBER 27 • COLTS.COM

Colts activate DT DeForest Buckner from IR The Indianapolis Colts activated defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from injured reserve on Saturday.Buckner had been sidelined with an ankle...

OCTOBER 26 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ready to rock The Colts activated Buckner (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, in advance of Sunday's divisional matchup at Houston.

Impact Buckner has missed five games since being placed on IR due to a high-ankle sprain sustained Week 2, and he's now all clear for Sunday's game against the Texans. The Colts have lifted Buckner's initial 'questionable' designation for Week 8 action entirely, indicating that the star defensive tackle is ready to handle his usual starting workload.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't practice Friday Buckner (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Friday's injury report and is questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.

Impact Buckner's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, and he looked to be trending in the right direction after logging a full practice Thursday. However, he wasn't on the field for Friday's session, and it's uncertain whether it was a planned rest day or a setback. Unless announced earlier, Buckner's status for Sunday's game will be known once the Colts release their inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Colts DT DeForest Buckner, RB Jonathan Taylor improving from injuries Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and running back Jonathan Taylor were full participants in practice on Thursday as they move toward a retu...

OCTOBER 24 • SACBEE.COM

Week 8 Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore II DeForest Buckner, Jonathan Taylor, Josh Downs, Jaylon Jones and Kenny Moore II speak with the media on Thursday at the Indiana Farm Bureau F...

OCTOBER 24 • COLTS.COM

Returns to practice field Bucker (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

Impact Buckner was designated to return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday, opening up his 21-day practice window. Whether or not he'll be able to suit up Sunday against the Texans remains in question and probably won't be known closer to kickoff. It is likely though that the Colts may want the Oregon product to log a full practice before sending him out on the field for game day.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' DeForest Buckner Made Ohio State-Alum Teammate Pay Off Bet in Comical Fashion DeForest Buckner won a bet and a teammate had to dress as his college mascot.

OCTOBER 23 • SACBEE.COM

Colts DT DeForest Buckner, RB Jonathan Taylor practicing Wednesday Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was designated to return to practice for the first time since he was placed on injured...

OCTOBER 23 • KANSASCITY.COM

Colts DT DeForest Buckner, RB Jonathan Taylor practicing Wednesday Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was designated to return to practice for the first time since he was placed on injured...

OCTOBER 23 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Gets nod to practice again Indianapolis designated Buckner (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Impact Coach Shane Steichen recently communicated optimism regarding Buckner's chances of returning to practice ahead of Week 8, and that confidence turned out to be well-placed. If he can participate fully in practice by Friday, there's a solid chance he'll suit up at Houston.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Close to return to practice Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that he was "optimistic" about Buckner (ankle) returning to practice ahead of Week 8, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner has been sidelined for the Colts' last five games as he's been nursing an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay, but it now seems like he could be trending towards coming back soon. Indianapolis' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will provide more insight into his availability for Week 8.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Could return to practice next week Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he's optimistic Buckner's (ankle) 21-day practice window will open next week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner has missed the Colts' last four games on injured reserve after sustaining an ankle injury in Indianapolis' Week 2 loss to the Packers. However, Steichen's comments Friday suggest Buckner is nearing a return to the field. If the 30-year-old defensive lineman is able to begin practicing next week, the Colts will have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before he reverts to IR.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Joe Flacco jumped into action when the Indianapolis Colts needed him on Sunday

SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS