DEFOREST BUCKNER
#99 - DT
8 comb tck, 1 sck in last 2 games
NEWS
Mon, Dec 02, 2024

1:32 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) recorded seven tackles (one solo) including 1.0 sacks during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

5:04 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.

Wed, Nov 13, 2024

3:53 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.

Mon, Oct 28, 2024

5:19 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had three total tackles, a sack and two QB hits in Sunday's loss at Houston.

Sat, Oct 26, 2024

1:17 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts activated Buckner (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, in advance of Sunday's divisional matchup at Houston.

Wed, Oct 23, 2024

5:00 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.

12:29 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) designated Buckner (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.

Mon, Oct 21, 2024

3:07 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Shane Steichen said Monday that he was "optimistic" about Buckner (ankle) returning to practice ahead of Week 8, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Fri, Oct 18, 2024

3:09 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 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.

Sun, Sep 29, 2024

1:16 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) is no longer using crutches and was wearing a brace on his ankle Sunday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Sep 17, 2024

4:42 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts placed Buckner (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

12:36 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) will undergo an MRI after suffering a sprained ankle in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Sun, Sep 15, 2024

3:30 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) is out for the rest of Sunday's game at Green Bay, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

11:46 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) is active for Sunday's game at Green Bay, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

4:21 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Packers.

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

1:35 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) did not practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Sep 11, 2024

1:35 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) will not practice Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Mon, Sep 09, 2024

3:26 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) coach Shane Steichen is hopeful Buckner (back) will be able to play this Sunday against the Packers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

8:08 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) and the Colts agreed to terms Monday on a two-year, $46 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Mon, Jan 08, 2024

5:24 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) recorded six tackles (one solo) including a sack in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.

Mon, Jan 01, 2024

5:09 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders with four tackles (three solo), including one sack.

Thu, Dec 14, 2023

5:31 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) did not practice Thursday but has no injury designation for Saturday's game against the Steelers.

Mon, Nov 06, 2023

3:45 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had four total tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss and two pass defensed in Sunday's win at Carolina.

Sun, Oct 01, 2023

11:44 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Thu, Sep 28, 2023

1:51 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (groin) did not practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Sep 27, 2023

3:32 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (undisclosed) is not practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

10:22 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts converted $5 million of Buckner's salary for 2023 into a signing bonus, a move that cleared $2.5 million in cap space for the team, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.

Thu, Jan 19, 2023

8:19 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 17 games, Buckner accumulated a career-high 74 tackles (44 solo), including eight sacks, as well as three passes defended and one fumble recovery in the 2022 season.

Tue, Dec 27, 2022

9:02 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) recorded three five tackles (two solo) 1.5 sacks and one forced fumble in Sunday's 20-3 loss to the Chargers.

Mon, Nov 28, 2022

7:07 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ribs/illness) is active for Monday night's contest against Pittsburgh.

Sat, Nov 26, 2022

8:47 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (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.

Fri, Nov 25, 2022

9:51 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ribs) was listed as a non-participant on the Colts' injury report Friday.

Thu, Nov 17, 2022

4:47 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (neck) was listed as a full participant on the Colts' injury report Thursday.

1:39 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (neck) was able to practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Wed, Nov 16, 2022

4:48 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (neck) didn't practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Nov 07, 2022

9:05 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) recorded seven tackles (four solo) and one sack during Sunday's 26-3 loss to the Patriots.

Mon, Oct 10, 2022

12:06 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) made eight tackles, including two sacks, while deflecting a pass and forcing a fumble in Thursday's 12-9 overtime win over the Broncos.

Tue, Oct 04, 2022

4:46 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) was a full participant during Tuesday's walkthrough, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.

Mon, Oct 03, 2022

12:32 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 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.

Fri, Sep 30, 2022

2:19 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 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.

Sun, Sep 18, 2022

11:41 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (hip) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars.

Fri, Sep 16, 2022

2:18 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (hip) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

2:18 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (hip) will be listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

5:40 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (hip) didn't practice Thursday.

5:40 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (hip) didn't practice Thursday.

Mon, Sep 12, 2022

6:23 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had four total tackles in Sunday's tie at Houston.

6:23 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had four total tackles in Sunday's tie at Houston.

Fri, Aug 05, 2022

11:08 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) returned to practice Thursday and was at full speed, The Athletic reports.

11:08 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) returned to practice Thursday and was at full speed, The Athletic reports.

Fri, Jul 29, 2022

1:48 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) has been limited in training camp practices due to a back injury, head coach Frank Reich told Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star.

Mon, Jan 24, 2022

2:46 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) racked up 68 tackles (40 solo), seven sacks and three pass defenses in 2021.

Sun, Jan 09, 2022

12:00 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Fri, Jan 07, 2022

2:30 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 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.

Tue, Jan 04, 2022

11:29 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) notched eight tackles (four solo) and a half-sack during Sunday's 23-20 loss to the Raiders.

Sun, Dec 05, 2021

11:57 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee/foot) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.

Fri, Dec 03, 2021

5:12 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Thu, Dec 02, 2021

5:44 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee/foot) was able to log a limited practice Thursday.

Wed, Dec 01, 2021

6:12 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee/foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

Mon, Nov 29, 2021

5:59 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) 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.

Sun, Nov 28, 2021

3:12 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

2:36 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a knee injury, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

Sun, Nov 14, 2021

11:52 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Sat, Nov 13, 2021

9:46 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 reports.

Mon, Nov 08, 2021

10:48 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) compiled six tackles (three solo) and a pass defense in Thursday's 45-30 win over the Jets.

Tue, Oct 26, 2021

11:01 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) recorded five tackles and one sack in Sunday's 30-18 win over the 49ers.

Mon, Sep 13, 2021

6:14 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had six total tackles, a sack and two QB hits in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

Tue, Aug 17, 2021

1:37 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (foot) is practicing Tuesday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

Sat, Jan 09, 2021

11:45 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) is listed as active for Saturday's game against Buffalo.

Thu, Jan 07, 2021

6:20 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's wild-card matchup in Buffalo, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

Tue, Jan 05, 2021

8:31 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) was a non-participant on the Colts' estimated injury report Tuesday.

Wed, Dec 30, 2020

4:32 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

Fri, Dec 25, 2020

5:57 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

Wed, Dec 23, 2020

4:27 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

12:15 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had four tackles (three solo), three sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Colts.

Sun, Dec 20, 2020

11:47 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

Fri, Dec 18, 2020

1:53 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

Thu, Dec 17, 2020

8:40 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

Wed, Dec 09, 2020

10:47 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) posted four solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

Fri, Dec 04, 2020

10:11 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts activated Buckner (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

Fri, Nov 27, 2020

9:43 AM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test result, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

3:50 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) announced Wednesday that Buckner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

4:04 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had three total tackles, 1.5 sacks and four QB hits in Sunday's win against Minnesota.

Mon, Sep 14, 2020

5:33 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) had six total tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

Mon, Mar 16, 2020

4:07 PM - DeForest Buckner (Ind) Colts have traded a first-round pick to the 49ers in exchange for Buckner, who has already signed an extension with his new team, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

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