DEFOREST BUCKNER NEWS

'It's all hands on deck:' How a struggling Colts pass rush is trying to save DeForest Buckner from himself DeForest Buckner can't keep himself off the field. The Colts are struggling to cultivate the freshest version of him on it. It's been a stru...

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Not practicing Wednesday Buckner (knee/foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Impact Buckner came out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers with knee and foot injuries, with coach Frank Reich saying the defensive tackle is "pretty banged up." Buckner may need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up against the Texans this weekend.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner: Colts at Texans, Week 13 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Houston Texans.

DECEMBER 1, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts DT DeForest Buckner 'day by day' with knee injury, 'no guarantee' he'll play Buckner suffered a knee injury before the half, but he was a terror in the second half with a sack, a tackle-for-loss and a batted pass.

NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Less than 100 percent after loss 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.

Impact 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 this weekend, the star defensive tackle will likely have to grit it out for a Colts team that is on the edge of playoff contention.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pass-heavy approach proves costly in Colts' latest loss

Indianapolis coach Frank Reich insists he's a run-first guy

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeForest Buckner (knee) guts out strong performance when Colts needed him most Two injuries almost took Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner out early, but the defensive tackle still gutted out a strong performance.

NOVEMBER 29, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts vs. Buccaneers Postgame: DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media following the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Fournette scores 4 TDs, Brady rallies Bucs past Indy 38-31

Leonard Fournette capped a four-touchdown game with a 28-yard scoring run with 20 seconds left to give Tampa Bay a 38-31 come-from-behind victory at Indianapolis

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back after halftime Buckner (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Impact Buckner will again tough out an injury. He's recorded one solo tackle so far in the game.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Departs with knee issue Buckner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a knee injury, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Buckner has been a bit banged up of late, dealing with a back issue prior to Week 10, but he hasn't missed a game this year. Antwaun Woods should see more playing time as a result.

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Latest: Dalvin Cook out for game with shoulder injury

Minnesota Vikings running Dalvin Cook has been taken off the field on a cart with a shoulder injury is out for the remainder of the game

NOVEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeForest Buckner: Colts vs. Buccaneers, Week 12 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • COLTS.COM

'Hard Knocks In Season: The Indianapolis Colts' Ep. 2: Frank Reich introduces Bruce Smith, DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich introduces defensive lineman DeForest Buckner to HOF defensive end and NFL Legend Bruce Smith. "Ha...

NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • NFL.COM

Colts travel to face the Bills in 2020 playoff rematch

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich says it was “painful” re-watching the tape of his team losing to the Buffalo Bills in an AFC wild-card playoff game in January

NOVEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeForest Buckner: Colts at Bills, Week 11 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Lawrence, Jaguars' offense struggle again in loss at Indy

Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars' offense had shown some promising signs over the past month

NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Active Sunday Buckner (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Buckner received the questionable tag due to the back injury, but he won't end up missing his first game of the season. The 27-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign with 42 total tackles, four sacks and two passes defensed through nine contests.

NOVEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Draws questionable designation Buckner (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 reports.

Impact Buckner's back flared up at Thursday's practice and he was subsequently a non-participant Friday as a result. While the team still expects him to suit up against the Jaguars, his status will need to be monitored ahead of kickoff.

NOVEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Colts face new challenge against suddenly surging Jaguars

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich sees the changes on Jacksonville's game tape

NOVEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DeForest Buckner Is Dominating - And Colts' Opponents Are Taking Notice Despite being double teamed at a high rate, DeForest Buckner is still finding ways to make a tremendous impact for the Colts this season.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • COLTS.COM

DeForest Buckner: Colts vs. Jaguars, Week 10 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 10, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Productive against Jets Buckner compiled six tackles (three solo) and a pass defense in Thursday's 45-30 win over the Jets.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT ' DeForest Buckner Sacks Ryan Tannehill Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

OCTOBER 31, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Colts defense faces daunting task of taking down Henry

Indianapolis linebacker Darius Leonard knows the challenge

OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS