DEFOREST BUCKNER NEWS

Gearing up Sunday Buckner (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Impact 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.

DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Buckner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Impact Buckner surfaced as a limited participant on the injury report Thursday. The 26-year-old defensive tackle downgraded to non-participation Friday, signaling that he's trending in the wrong direction for the Week 15 divisional bout. Due to a stint on the COVID-19 list this season, Buckner missed his first game in four years, but he otherwise rarely sits out. If that trend breaks, Tyquan Lewis and Taylor Stallworth will both see significant increases in playing time.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pops up on injury report Buckner (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Impact The specifics of the ankle injury remain unclear, but it's certainly not a good sign that Buckner was an add to the injury report Thursday. The Oregon product has been strong in a starting role this season, racking up 48 tackles (30 solo), 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble through 12 games. If Buckner were to miss Sunday's game against Houston, both Tyquan Lewis and Taylor Stallworth would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

DECEMBER 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner’s comments on missing Titans game define his value to Colts Colts fans will love DeForest Buckner's comments about missing the Titans game due to COVID-19. It certainly wasn't a flawless effort, but t...

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Impressive in return to action Buckner posted four solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

Impact Bucker sat out in Week 12 while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he registered a season high in sacks upon return to the lineup. The 26-year-old defensive tackle has now posted 44 tackles and 4.5 sacks through 11 games. He's within reach of the 7.5-sack mark he put up for the 49ers in 2019.

DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Colts move DT DeForest Buckner off reserve/covid list After missing a week of action, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been activated off the Reserve/COVID-19 list and wi...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • 247SPORTS.COM

DeForest Buckner’s return from COVID list should save Colts vs Texans Colts DT DeForest Buckner's activation is huge ahead of Texans matchup. The thought of the Indianapolis Colts beating the Tennessee Titans l...

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts star DT DeForest Buckner activated from COVID list The Colts no longer have anyone on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Comes off COVID-19 list The Colts activated Buckner (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Impact Buckner missed last week's loss to the Titans, but he's now cleared all necessary protocols and will be eligible to rejoin teammates. That puts Buckner on track to re-enter the starting lineup in Houston on Sunday.

DECEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

NFL power rankings: Colts learn the value of DeForest Buckner Indianapolis Colts take a small fall in power rankings after losing to the Tennessee Titans. Playing without DeForest Buckner gives them a s...

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts: DeForest Buckner proved he’s Indy’s most valuable player Sunday DeForest Buckner's absence showed why he's so valuable to the Colts defense in the loss to the Titans Sunday afternoon. By any metric, the C...

DECEMBER 1, 2020 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Inconsistent play becomes key problem in Colts' playoff push

Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich routinely warns players against riding the emotional waves

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Missing pieces prove costly for Indy run defense in key loss

The Indianapolis Colts prized DeForest Buckner's ability to hold up in the middle even before he was acquired in a March trade

NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Henry leads into AFC South lead with 45-26 over Colts

NFL rushing leader Derrick Henry ran for 140 yards and three touchdowns in the first half and finished with 178 yards in leading the Tennessee Titans to a 45-26 victory at Indianap...

NOVEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts lock up DT Grover Stewart with contract extension

Indianapolis defensive tackle Grover Stewart has signed a contract extension that will keep him with the Colts through the next three seasons

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Wake Forest pausing football activities

Wake Forest is pausing all football team activities until at least Wednesday because of recent positive COVID-19 tests and contact tracing

NOVEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Titans intend to challenge Colts short-handed run defense

The Indianapolis Colts know the game plan

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play this weekend Buckner is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test result, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list Indianapolis announced Wednesday that Buckner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact This news means that Buckner has either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into contact with someone who has. If he is forced to miss Sunday's game against Tennessee, it will be a blow to a Colts defensive line tasked with slowing down Derrick Henry.

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Ravens-Steelers game moved from Thursday night to Sunday

The Thanksgiving night game between the Ravens and Steelers has been switched to Sunday because of coronavirus issues with Baltimore

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Latest: Air Force-Army football rescheduled to December

The postponed Air Force-Army football game at Michie Stadium has been rescheduled to Saturday, Dec. 19

NOVEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Packers' Valdes-Scantling ready to bounce back after fumble

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Marquez Valdes-Scantling wants to make sure his costly fumble in an overtime loss to Indianapolis doesn’t ruin the breakthrough season he’s been put...

NOVEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rookies make big impact as Colts stay in playoff contention

Safety Julian Blackmon keeps making plays for the Indianapolis Colts

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Uncharacteristic mistakes result in Packers' collapse

The Green Bay Packers have succeeded this season by protecting leads, taking care of the football and controlling the clock

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Defense's strong 2nd half leads Colts past Packers in OT

The Indianapolis defense  kept Aaron Rodgers off the field most of the second half, then forced a game-changing fumble less than a minute into overtime for a  34-31 victory over Gr...

NOVEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS