DeForest Buckner - NFL News, Rumors, & Updates

This rising DeForest Buckner comparison should worry Colts fans With the Tennessee Titans taking Auburn's Keldric Faulk, the Indianapolis Colts might have to deal with a younger version of their own star...

2 DAYS AGO • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Ravens star injury update just gave Colts fans a reason to believe This article links the recent optimistic Nnamdi Madubuike, of the Ravens, injury news to Indianapolis Colts standout DeForest Buckner's inju...

APRIL 25 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Could return during training camp The Colts are targeting a return to football activities during training camp in July for Buckner (neck), JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.

Impact Buckner underwent surgery to address a neck injury he sustained in Week 9 at Pittsburgh last season following a one-game return in Week 16 versus the 49ers. Per general manager Chris Ballard, Buckner is now in a good spot, and there's hope he'll be able to practice when training camp starts up in Indianapolis this summer. If available, he projects to play a major role on the interior of the Colts' defensive line in 2026.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner talks neck surgery and recovery | 2026 Offseason media availability Watch DeForest Buckner speak to the media discussing his recovery and preparation for the 2026 season.

APRIL 21 • COLTS.COM

DeForest Buckner details recovery, aims for training camp return DT DeForest Buckner spoke Tuesday about his recovery from his 2025 neck injury that sidelined him for seven games.

APRIL 21 • COLTS.COM

Colts enter draft with promising news on QB Daniel Jones and looking to make some deals

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard enjoyed seeing his players back in town for Monday’s first offseason workout

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Colts GM Chris Ballard provides injury updates on Alec Pierce, Daniel Jones, DeForest Buckner, Spencer Shrader & more as offseason program begins Colts players arrived Monday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center for the beginning of the team's 2026 voluntary offseason program.

APRIL 20 • COLTS.COM

Colts' next move after re-signing Alec Pierce is painfully obvious With Alec Pierce locked in for the future, the Indianapolis Colts need to work something out with star DT DeForest Buckner.

MARCH 9 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts could get DeForest Buckner back sooner than expected Among the many Indianapolis Colts who were injured in 2025 was DeForest Buckner, but how soon might he return?

FEBRUARY 25 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

What Colts GM Chris Ballard said about QB Anthony Richardson Sr., WR Michael Pittman Jr., DT DeForest Buckner at 2026 NFL Combine Ballard discussed the future of several Colts players during his media sessions on Tuesday at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.

FEBRUARY 25 • COLTS.COM

2025 season marred by neck injury Buckner recorded 47 tackles (30 solo) including 4.0 sacks in 10 games with Indianapolis in 2025.

Impact Buckner missed just two combined games in his first eight seasons as a pro, but he has now sat out 12 games over the past two years. In 2025, it was a neck issue that forced him to miss seven of the Colts' last eight games. He was on pace for 75-plus tackles and seven-plus sacks before that point, though, so there's reason to suspect he could rebound in 2026. He has one non-void season left on his contract with Indianapolis going into his age 32 season.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner uttered the unsaid about the end of his Colts career DeForest Buckner has been a great player for the Indianapolis Colts, but how soon might his playing career end?

JANUARY 11 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

GM Chris Ballard plans to spend offseason finding solutions to Colts late-season woes

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard skipped the excuses during his end of season news conference

JANUARY 8 • Associated Press

Colts need to start contemplating future following playoff elimination

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen wants to stay focused on the present

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially placed on IR The Colts placed Buckner (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact Head coach Shane Steichen said on Friday that Buckner, who had just returned from a stint on IR in Week 16, re-aggravated his neck injury and will undergo a procedure in Week 18, per Amanda Foster of the team's official site. He initially injured his neck in Week 9. The veteran defensive tackle will be eligible to return from IR late January if the Colts advance far enough into the playoffs, though it's unclear whether his recovery timetable would allow for that.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts get positive Sauce Gardner update after DeForest Buckner ruled out for season The Indianapolis Colts may have lost DeForest Buckner for the season, but they are getting Sauce Gardner back for their game on Sunday.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts put DT Buckner back on injured reserve with neck injury

The Indianapolis Colts have placed Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner back on injured reserve, ending his season

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

2-Minute Drill: DeForest Buckner injury update, Colts playoff picture & Jaguars preview On today's 2-Minute Drill, JJ Stankevitz is joined by Colts Ring of Honor WR Bill Brooks to deliver the latest injury news on DeForest Buckn...

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Deadspin | Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) to have season-ending surgery Deadspin | Colts DT DeForest Buckner (neck) to have season-ending surgery

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Heading to IR Buckner (neck) will be placed on season-ending injured reserve after aggravating a herniated disc in his neck during the Week 16 loss to the 49ers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianap...

Impact The 31-year-old returned from a five-game absence in the Week 16 loss and recorded five total tackles across 44 defensive snaps. However, it now appears he aggravated his neck issue and will miss the remainder of the season. Across 10 appearances in 2025, Buckner tallied 47 total tackles, including 4.0 sacks. Grover Stewart and Neville Gallimore will likely operate as the Colts' top interior defensive linemen while Buckner is out.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts rule out C Tanor Bortolini, WR Anthony Gould, TE Drew Ogletree, DE J.T. Tuimoloau for Week 17 game vs. Jacksonville Jaguars; DT DeForest Buckner to be placed on injured reserve The Colts will be without several key players on Sunday against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • COLTS.COM

DNP to open week Buckner (neck) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.

Impact Buckner was activated from injured reserve ahead of the Colts' MNF contest against the 49ers, when he logged five tackles (four solo) while playing 44 of 66 defensive snaps (66.7 percent). He'll likely have his practice reps limited to ensure he doesn't aggravate the neck injury that caused him to land on IR in early November. Friday's practice report will shed light on Buckner's chances of playing in Sunday's AFC South tilt against the Jaguars.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts' late-season collapse puts them on cusp of missing playoffs

Philip Rivers gave the Indianapolis Colts a chance Monday night

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

DeForest Buckner drops the brutal truth about Colts after Week 16 loss The Indianapolis Colts suffered another loss in Week 16, and DeForest Buckner said everything that needed to be said.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Colts activate Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner for a crucial Monday night game against the 49ers

Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was activated off injured reserve and will play Monday night when the Indianapolis Colts face the San Francisco 49ers

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

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