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Window to return from IR opens Buckner (neck) had his 21-day practice window opened Wednesday, Mike Chappell of FOX 59/CBS 4 Sports reports.

Impact Buckner will be a limited participant at practice Wednesday, per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com. The defensive tackle has been on injured reserve since Nov. 7. The Colts have 21 days to add Buckner back to the active roster, and such a move could transpire prior to Sunday's game against the Seahawks, though he would presumably need to upgrade to full practice participation without any setbacks first.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts designate DT DeForest Buckner to return to practice Buckner was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury in Week 10.

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Colts DT DeForest Buckner named a finalist for 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees are chosen for their demonstration of on-field sportsmanship.

DECEMBER 9, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Shane Steichen says what Colts fans wanted to hear about DeForest Buckner injury In a season of brutal injury updates, the Indianapolis Colts might have just received some good news.

DECEMBER 6, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Texans hit the road as they try to cut into Colts' division lead and get back in playoff mix

The Houston Texans have won three straight thanks largely to a suffocating defense that increasingly has been cranking up the pressure on quarterbacks

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Colts DT DeForest Buckner nominated for 2025 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award nominees are chosen for their demonstration of on-field sportsmanship.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Coach optimistic for return in 2025 Head coach Shane Steichen said Friday that he's optimistic Buckner (neck) will return during the 2025 season, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner has been on injured reserve since Nov. 7 due to a neck injury, but he has been in the building with teammates as the veteran defensive tackle works his way back from the injury. The earliest Buckner will be eligible to return is Dec. 14 against the Seahawks in Week 15.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Gets treatment for neck injury Buckner received regenerative stem cell treatment to address the neck injury that landed him on injured reserve Nov. 7, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Buckner traveled to Panama to undergo the treatment as the veteran defensive tackle aims to return during the 2025 season. The earliest he can return from injured reserve is Week 15 against the Seahawks on Sunday, Dec. 14, but the 2016 first-rounder does not have an established timeline for a return. Adetomiwa Adebawore made his first start of the season in Week 10 against the Falcons, and he should continue to see increased work with the first-team defense for as long as Buckner is sidelined.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No timetable for return Colts coach Shane Steichen said Monday that the team is " very hopeful" that Buckner (neck, IR) will retake the field this season but that he remains without a timetable to return,...

Impact Indianapolis placed Buckner on IR on Nov. 7, meaning his earliest possible return date would be Sunday, Dec. 14 versus the Seahawks in Week 15. Based on Steichen's comments, however, it sounds like Buckner could require more time on the sideline than the minimum four games mandated by his placement on IR. Neville Gallimore has stepped into an expanded defensive role with Buckner out, though he tallied just one assisted tackle during the Colts' win over the Falcons on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • Associated Press

RG Chris Lindstrom active for Falcons but CB Mike Hughes out vs. Colts in Berlin

Falcons three-time Pro Bowl right guard Chris Lindstrom is active for Sunday’s game against the Indianapolis Colts in Berlin, but starting cornerback Mike Hughes (neck) won’t play

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • Associated Press

When is DeForest Buckner coming back? Latest injury update for Indianapolis Colts DT | Sporting News Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner was placed on injured reserve this week with neck issue. Here's what we know about his...

NOVEMBER 9, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Placed on injured reserve Buckner (neck) was placed on injured reserve Friday.

Impact Buckner will miss at least four games, so his next chance to take the field will come Dec. 14 against the Seahawks. The veteran defensive tackle has 4.0 sacks this season. The Colts' remaining healthy defensive tackles are Grover Stewart, Neville Gallimore, Adetomiwa Adebawore and Eric Johnson.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in Berlin Buckner (neck) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 10 matchup versus Atlanta in Berlin, Germany.

Impact Buckner missed practice both Wednesday and Thursday. With the Colts flying overseas to Berlin ahead of Sunday's game, the team elected to have Buckner remain stateside rather than make the trip. Neville Gallimore and Adetomiwa Adebawore could both see more defensive snaps against the Falcons in Buckner's absence.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts hope to rebound from 2nd loss while the Falcons try to regroup from 3-game skid in Berlin

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NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses practice Wednesday Buckner (neck) did not participate at practice Wednesday.

Impact Buckner is dealing with an apparent neck issue, which forced him to sit out the team's first practice of the week. The defensive lineman recorded four total tackles (two solo) in the team's 27-20 loss to the Steelers in Week 9, and it's possible that he suffered the injury in the contest. Buckner will have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Falcons in Germany.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Week 9 Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor meet with the media on Thursday as the Colts prepare to face the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday at Acris...

OCTOBER 31, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Keeps on pass rush roll Buckner had two total tackles, a sack and a tackle for a loss in Sunday's win over Tennessee.

Impact After failing to register a sack in his first four games, Buckner has 4.0 sacks over his last four games. He also has seven QB hits and nine QB hurries, according to Pro Football Focus, over that same span.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DeForest Buckner sacks Cam Ward to force turnover on downs Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward on fourth down with a 10-yard sack.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • NFL.COM

Colts chasing 4th straight win and another sweep of Titans in hopes of keeping league's best record

The Indianapolis Colts enter Week 8 with the NFL's best record, 6-1, and a two-game lead in the AFC South

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Week 8 Locker Talk: DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor DeForest Buckner and Jonathan Taylor meet with the media on Thursday as the Colts prepare to face the Tennessee Titans in an AFC South divis...

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

How DeForest Buckner's postgame words reveal the Colts' defensive mindset Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner explained how Indy’s defense read the offense and made game-changing plays - and how far this defens...

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Two sacks in win Buckner registered five tackles (four solo), including 2.0 sacks, and four quarterback hits during the Colts' 38-24 win over the Chargers on Sunday.

Impact After failing to register a sack in his first four games, Buckner has three sacks over his last three games. The veteran defensive tackle is up to 36 total tackles through seven regular-season games, and he is well on pace to surpass his mark from the 2024 campaign (61 tackles over 12 regular-season games).

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two sacks in win Buckner had two sacks, five total tackles and four QB hits in Sunday's win over the Chargers.

Impact After failing to register a sack in his first four games, Buckner has three sacks over his last three games.

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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