DeForest Buckner
NFL Injury Report

DeForest Buckner Injury Status

Indianapolis Colts • DT
Latest Injury Status
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Buckner was responsible for two of the Colts' three sacks on C.J. Stroud in Sunday's win. The veteran defensive lineman got to Stroud early in the first quarter for a four-yard sack before Buckner combined with Adetomiwa Adebawore for a two-yard takedown of the Texans QB late in the second quarter. Buckner has logged at least 0.5 sacks in each of the first three games of the regular season and is up to 3.0 sacks on the year, which leads the Colts and is tied for eighth in the NFL.

Injury Details

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Location
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Side
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Expected Return
Not announced

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DeForest Buckner Injury History

October 14, 2026
active
Buckner registered seven tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Colts' 19-17 win over the Texans in Week 3.
August 16, 2026
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Buckner (neck) has been cleared to practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

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