DEFOREST BUCKNER NEWS

DeForest Buckner: End of 2022 Season Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner meets with the media to wrap up the 2022 season and look ahead to the 2023 offseason.

JANUARY 9, 2023 • COLTS.COM

Head-to-Head: Giants C Jon Feliciano vs. Colts DT DeForest Buckner Super Bowl Champion Shaun O'Hara and Paul Dottino break down the matchup between center Jon Feliciano and Colts defensive tackle DeForest Bu...

DECEMBER 29, 2022 • GIANTS.COM

Active in loss Buckner recorded three five tackles (two solo) 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble in Monday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

Impact Buckner's sack total is now up to eight on the season. He did his damage across 48 defensive snaps (71 percent). He has now recorded 2.5 sacks over the previous two weeks and will look to carry that momentum into the team's Week 16 matchup against the Giants.

DECEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner engulfs Herbert to get sack No. 7.5 for himself in 2022 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner engulfs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to get sack number 7.5 for him...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT | DeForest Buckner engulfs Herbert to get sack No. 7.5 for himself in 2022 Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner engulfs Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert to get sack number 7.5 for him...

DECEMBER 27, 2022 • COLTS.COM

DeForest Buckner: Colts at Vikings Postgame Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner meets with the media following Saturday's loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 15.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM

HIGHLIGHT | DeForest Buckner pummels Vikings' O-Line en route to third-down sack Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sacks Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Will play Monday Buckner (ribs/illness) is active for Monday night's contest against Pittsburgh.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for MNF 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.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Boyd: Colts list DT DeForest Buckner (ribs/illness)... - The Athletic Colts list DT DeForest Buckner (ribs/illness), TE Kylen Granson (illness), DE Kwity Paye (ankle) and DE Yannick Ngakoue (back) as questionab...

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Sits out practice again Friday Buckner (ribs) is listed as a non-participant on the Colts' injury report Friday.

Impact Buckner logged his second straight DNP due to a rib injury to open Week 12. The defensive tackle logged five tackles while playing his usual share of the Colts' defensive snaps against Philadelphia in Week 11, so it's unclear when this injury first arose. Buckner will now have one more practice to improve his activity; if he's unable to do so, he'll likely miss his first game of the season Monday versus Pittsburgh.

NOVEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Boyd: Colts estimated practice report: DNPs: DT... - The Athletic Colts estimated practice report: DNPs: DT DeForest Buckner (ribs), TE Kylen Granson (illness), C Ryan Kelly (shoulder/knee), DE Kwity Paye (...

NOVEMBER 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mic'd Up: DeForest Buckner, Week 11 vs. Philadelphia Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was wired for sound during the Colts vs. Eagles matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Kupp among 32 players nominated for sporstmanship award

Super Bowl MVP Cooper Kupp is among the 32 players nominated for the eighth annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jalen Hurts’ mobility, clutch factor a reminder why Eagles are so dangerous

It wasn't pretty, but the Eagles prevailed after a sluggish start against the Colts thanks to the play of quarterback Jalen Hurts.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Full participant Thursday Buckner (neck) was listed as a full participant on the Colts' injury report Thursday.

Impact Buckner was able to log a full session Thursday after being sidelined with a neck injury during the first practice of Week 11. While it's unclear when or how this issue first arose, the All-Pro defensive tackle appears set to reprise his usual starring role against Philadelphia on Sunday. Buckner recorded 43 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two passes defended over the first 10 games of the season, and he should play an important factor in slowing down the Eagles' run-heavy offense.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Buckner (neck) was able to practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact 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, which at least shows the 28-year-old is trending in the right direction for Sunday's matchup with the Eagles.

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan eager to make most of 2nd chance as Colts starter

Matt Ryan refused to stray from his regular routine

NOVEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Doesn't practice Wednesday Buckner (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner recorded five tackles, a pass defense and half a sack across 57 defensive snaps during the team's Week 10 win over the Raiders, but he presumably picked up a neck injury as well that sidelined him for the start of Week 11 prep. The veteran defensive tackle will have two more opportunities to practice before the team needs to make a decision on his status for Sunday's matchup against Philadelphia.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner: Colts vs. Eagles, Week 11 Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner speaks with the media as the Colts prepare to face the Philadelphia Eagles in Week 11.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Splits two sacks in loss Buckner recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one sack during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Patriots.

Impact Buckner assisted on two tackles of Patriots quarterback Mac Jones, as he split sacks with defensive end Yannick Ngakoue and linebacker Zaire Franklin in the first and second quarters, respectively. Buckner has now totaled five sacks since Week 5, and he'll look to add to this number this coming Sunday versus the Raiders.

NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

HIGHLIGHT | DeForest Buckner envelops Mac Jones for sack as QB tries to step up in pocket Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner envelops New England Patriots quarterback Mac Jones for a sack as he tries to step up...

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • COLTS.COM

Colts, Pats both looking for offensive improvement

The New England Patriots will try again to move above

NOVEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DT DeForest Buckner How frustrating is today?

OCTOBER 23, 2022 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM

DeForest Buckner overpowers Lawrence for massive 15-yard sack Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner overpowers Lawrence for massive 15-yard sack.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • NFL.COM