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  • Returns from back injury

    Buckner (back) returned to practice Thursday and was at full speed, The Athletic reports.

    Analysis: It doesn't sound like a serious injury but is worth monitoring to make sure he doesn't have a setback. Buckner played in all 17 games during the 2021 campaign, and his production remained consistent during his second season with the Colts. The 27-year-old has averaged 63.8 tackles across the last four years, and he's recorded at least seven sacks in each of those seasons.

    Published: Fri, Aug 5 at 8:08pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Limited by back injury

    Buckner has been limited in training camp practices due to a back injury, head coach Frank Reich told Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star.

    Analysis: It doesn't sound like a serious injury but is worth monitoring as training camp progresses. Buckner played in all 17 games during the 2021 campaign, and his production remained consistent during his second season with the Colts. The 27-year-old has averaged 63.8 tackles across the last four years, and he's recorded at least seven sacks in each of those seasons.

    Published: Fri, Jul 29 at 10:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records 68 tackles in 2021

    Buckner racked up 68 tackles (40 solo), seven sacks and three pass defenses in 2021.

    Analysis: Buckner played in all 17 games during the 2021 campaign, and his production remained consistent during his second season with the Colts. The 27-year-old has now averaged 63.8 tackles across the last four years, and he's recorded at least seven sacks in each of those seasons. He signed a five-year, $105 million contract with Indianapolis ahead of the 2020 campaign, so he should continue to play a prominent role for the team in 2022.

    Published: Mon, Jan 24 at 11:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Suiting up in finale

    Buckner (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Buckner failed to practice all week, yet he'll play through a knee injury that has landed him on the injury report for much of the latter half of the season. He'll lead the Colts into a pivotal Week 18 matchup against the Jaguars having racked up 65 total tackles with seven sacks across 16 games.

    Published: Sun, Jan 9 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Coach 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.

    Analysis: It's unclear when Buckner suffered the knee injury, or how severe it actually is, but the fact he hasn't been able to practice is concerning. The Colts need to beat Jacksonville on Sunday to clinch a playoff berth, so they would love to have their star defensive tackle available. Buckner has totaled 65 tackles and seven sacks across 16 appearances this season.

    Published: Fri, Jan 7 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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  • Busy with eight tackles

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

    Analysis: Bucker now has 65 tackles (37 solo) and seven sacks on the season, plus three pass breakups. The 2016 first-round pick will look to exploit the Jaguars' offensive line and add to his sack total Week 18.

    Published: Tue, Jan 4 at 8:29am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Week 13

    Buckner (knee/foot) is active for Sunday's game against Houston.

    Analysis: Buckner practiced as a full participant Friday and will be available for Sunday's contest as expected. The 27-year-old has 49 total tackles and 5.5 sacks through 12 games this season.

    Published: Sun, Dec 5 at 8:57am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Buckner (knee/foot) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans.

    Analysis: Buckner was able to finish the week as a full practice participant, so he appears on track to suit up Sunday. The veteran defensive tackle has yet to miss a game this season.

    Published: Fri, Dec 3 at 2:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Returns to practice

    Buckner (knee/foot) was able to log a limited practice Thursday.

    Analysis: The defensive tackle left the team's Week 12 matchup with the Buccaneers a little worse for wear, but his return to practice Thursday is a good sign for his chances of playing Sunday against the Texans. His participation at practice Friday will give a clearer picture of his availability in Week 13.

    Published: Thu, Dec 2 at 2:44pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Not practicing Wednesday

    Buckner (knee/foot) was a non-participant at Wednesday's practice.

    Analysis: Buckner came out of Sunday's loss to the Buccaneers with knee and foot injuries, with coach Frank Reich saying the defensive tackle is "pretty banged up." Buckner may need to return to practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance of suiting up against the Texans this weekend.

    Published: Wed, Dec 1 at 3:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Less than 100 percent after loss

    Coach 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.

    Analysis: Reich also added that Buckner will likely be held out of practices early this week in hopes that he will be available for Sunday's matchup against the Texans. Buckner left during the second quarter this past Sunday with a knee injury before returning in the second half. If available to play Week 13, the star defensive tackle will likely have to grit it out for a Colts team that is on the edge of playoff contention.

    Published: Mon, Nov 29 at 2:59pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back after halftime

    Buckner (knee) has returned to Sunday's game against the Buccaneers, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

    Analysis: Buckner will again tough out an injury. He's recorded one solo tackle so far in the game.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Departs with knee issue

    Buckner is questionable to return to Sunday's game against Tampa Bay with a knee injury, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.

    Analysis: Buckner has been a bit banged up of late, dealing with a back issue prior to Week 10, but he hasn't missed a game this year. Antwaun Woods should see more playing time as a result.

    Published: Sun, Nov 28 at 11:36am by Rotowire.com
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  • Active Sunday

    Buckner (back) is active for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

    Analysis: Buckner received the questionable tag due to the back injury, but he won't end up missing his first game of the season. The 27-year-old is enjoying a productive campaign with 42 total tackles, four sacks and two passes defensed through nine contests.

    Published: Sun, Nov 14 at 8:52am by Rotowire.com
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  • Draws questionable designation

    Buckner (back) is considered questionable for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 reports.

    Analysis: Buckner's back flared up at Thursday's practice and he was subsequently a non-participant Friday as a result. While the team still expects him to suit up against the Jaguars, his status will need to be monitored ahead of kickoff.

    Published: Sat, Nov 13 at 6:46am by Rotowire.com
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  • Productive against Jets

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

    Analysis: Buckner failed to record a sack Thursday after logging a sack in each of the last three games, but he matched his highest total of the season in tackles. Across the first nine games of the year, the 2016 first-rounder has tallied 42 tackles (24 solo), four sacks and two pass defenses.

    Published: Mon, Nov 8 at 7:48am by Rotowire.com
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  • Records third sack

    Buckner recorded five tackles and one sack in Sunday's 30-18 win over the 49ers.

    Analysis: Buckner ended the game by taking down Jimmy Garoppolo for a seven-yard loss. He now has recorded one sack in each of his last two contests and has three for the season. Buckner has also tacked on 33 total tackles and one pass defended across seven contests.

    Published: Tue, Oct 26 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Records sack in season opener

    Buckner had six total tackles, a sack and two QB hits in Sunday's loss to Seattle.

    Analysis: Buckner was his usual disruptive self despite the rest of the defense's struggles. After missing time with a foot injury in training camp, he was fully healthy Sunday.

    Published: Mon, Sep 13 at 3:14pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Back at practice Tuesday

    Buckner (foot) is practicing Tuesday, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.

    Analysis: Buckner missed over a week of practice due to a minor foot injury, but he will have plenty of time to ramp up his activity before Week 1. If the Colts don't have any lingering concerns about an injury aggravation, Buckner could be available for Saturday's exhibition matchup against the Vikings.

    Published: Tue, Aug 17 at 10:37am by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice with foot injury

    Buckner missed practice Sunday after suffering a minor foot injury on Saturday, the Indianapolis Star reports. "We will still take it day-by-day, but things are trending in the right direction," said head coach Frank Reich.

    Analysis: The injury sounds minor, but watch Buckner's progress. His health is key to the Indy defense since he posted 9.5 sacks and had 58 tackles in his first year with the Colts last season.

    Published: Sun, Aug 8 at 10:41pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready to face Buffalo

    Buckner is listed as active for Saturday's game against Buffalo.

    Analysis: While Buckner's status was previously unknown due to an ankle injury suffered in mid-December, the defensive tackle will suit up for Saturday's wild-card matchup. The 26-year-old posted 58 tackles (37 solo), 9.5 sacks and two forced fumbles in the regular season.

    Published: Sat, Jan 9 at 8:45am by Rotowire.com
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  • Officially questionable

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

    Analysis: Buckner hasn't yet missed a single game due to the ankle injury that's plagued him since mid-December, and he'll no doubt do everything in his power to suit up for Indianapolis' first playoff tilt. The starting defensive tackle began the week with back-to-back missed practices but managed to log a limited session Thursday.

    Published: Thu, Jan 7 at 3:20pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Non-participant at walkthrough

    Buckner (ankle) was a non-participant on the Colts' estimated injury report Tuesday.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old has battled the ankle issue over the past few weeks but has yet to miss a game due to the injury. Buckner should be on track to play Saturday at Buffalo if he can return to practice in the next couple days.

    Published: Tue, Jan 5 at 5:31pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice to start week

    Buckner (ankle) did not practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Buckner has played through his lingering ankle injury in back-to-back games, so as long as he's able to resume practicing Thursday or Friday he should have a good shot to suit up Week 17. Through 14 games this season, Bucker has already notched 7.5 sacks.

    Published: Wed, Dec 30 at 1:32pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Ready for Sunday

    Buckner (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers.

    Analysis: The 26-year-old missed the first practice of the week due to the ankle issue, but he showed enough as a limited participant Thursday and Friday to avoid the questionable tag. Buckner had three sacks despite playing only 51 percent of the defensive snaps last week against the Texans.

    Published: Fri, Dec 25 at 2:57pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Misses practice with ankle injury

    Buckner (ankle) didn't practice Wednesday.

    Analysis: Buckner's the reigning AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack effort against Houston, but he may have picked up an ankle injury at some point during that dominant performance. It's also possible he's getting more of a load management day after a busy Sunday, so Buckner's participation, or lack thereof, in practice Thursday and Friday should help paint a clearer picture regarding his availability for Sunday's matchup with the reeling Steelers.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 1:27pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Explodes for three sacks vs. Texans

    Buckner had four tackles (three solo), three sacks and one forced fumble during Sunday's 27-20 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Buckner set a new single-game career high with three sacks, one of which created a key takeaway from Deshaun Watson in the first quarter of Sunday's divisional win. The 26-year-old earned AFC Defensive Player of the Week honors for his performance, small recompense to make up for being a Pro Bowl snub. Through 13 games in his first season with the Colts, Buckner has 52 tackles (33 solo), 7.5 sacks, one defended pass and a pair of forced fumbles.

    Published: Wed, Dec 23 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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  • Gearing up Sunday

    Buckner (ankle) is active for Sunday's game versus the Texans.

    Analysis: Buckner shook off the injury that held him back during the practice week. The 26-year-old will start at defensive tackle, aiming to pressure Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson and slow down running back David Johnson. Through 12 games this season, Buckner has produced 48 tackles, 4.5 sacks, a pass breakup and a forced fumble.

    Published: Sun, Dec 20 at 8:47am by Rotowire.com
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  • Questionable for Sunday

    Buckner (ankle) is questionable for Sunday's game versus the Texans, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

    Analysis: Buckner surfaced as a limited participant on the injury report Thursday. The 26-year-old defensive tackle downgraded to non-participation Friday, signaling that he's trending in the wrong direction for the Week 15 divisional bout. Due to a stint on the COVID-19 list this season, Buckner missed his first game in four years, but he otherwise rarely sits out. If that trend breaks, Tyquan Lewis and Taylor Stallworth will both see significant increases in playing time.

    Published: Fri, Dec 18 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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  • Pops up on injury report

    Buckner (ankle) was a limited participant during Thursday's practice.

    Analysis: The specifics of the ankle injury remain unclear, but it's certainly not a good sign that Buckner was an add to the injury report Thursday. The Oregon product has been strong in a starting role this season, racking up 48 tackles (30 solo), 4.5 sacks and a forced fumble through 12 games. If Buckner were to miss Sunday's game against Houston, both Tyquan Lewis and Taylor Stallworth would be in line for an uptick in snaps.

    Published: Thu, Dec 17 at 5:40pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Impressive in return to action

    Buckner posted four solo tackles and two sacks in Sunday's 26-20 win over the Texans.

    Analysis: Bucker sat out in Week 12 while on the reserve/COVID-19 list, but he registered a season high in sacks upon return to the lineup. The 26-year-old defensive tackle has now posted 44 tackles and 4.5 sacks through 11 games. He's within reach of the 7.5-sack mark he put up for the 49ers in 2019.

    Published: Wed, Dec 9 at 7:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Comes off COVID-19 list

    The Colts activated Buckner (undisclosed) from the reserve/COVID-19 list Friday.

    Analysis: Buckner missed last week's loss to the Titans, but he's now cleared all necessary protocols and will be eligible to rejoin teammates. That puts Buckner on track to re-enter the starting lineup in Houston on Sunday.

    Published: Fri, Dec 4 at 7:11am by Rotowire.com
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  • Won't play this weekend

    Buckner is on the reserve/COVID-19 list due to a positive test result, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

    Analysis: Buckner landed on the COVID-19 list earlier this week, but he won't be available Sunday against the Titans now that a positive test has been confirmed. He could be back for Week 13 if he clears the league's virus-related protocols. Tyquan Lewis should receive another start at defensive tackle for the Colts.

    Published: Fri, Nov 27 at 6:43am by Rotowire.com
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  • Placed on reserve/COVID-19 list

    Indianapolis announced Wednesday that Buckner has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

    Analysis: This news means that Buckner has either tested positive for COVID-19 or come into contact with someone who has. If he is forced to miss Sunday's game against Tennessee, it will be a blow to a Colts defensive line tasked with slowing down Derrick Henry.

    Published: Wed, Nov 25 at 12:50pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Has 1.5 sacks in win

    Buckner had three total tackles, 1.5 sacks and four QB hits in Sunday's win against Minnesota.

    Analysis: After a mediocre output in his first game with the Colts last week, Buckner was back to the dominating form he showed last season with the 49ers.

    Published: Mon, Sep 21 at 1:04pm by Rotowire.com
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  • No sacks in Colts debut

    Buckner had six total tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.

    Analysis: While Bucker didn't have a terrible game, he didn't make a big impact in the pass rush, considering the Colts allowed Gardner Minshew to complete 19 of 20 passes. Bucker should have more impressive games after his offseason trade to the Colts.

    Published: Mon, Sep 14 at 2:33pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Traded to Colts

    The 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.

    Analysis: Bucker's presence in Indianapolis will provide a significant upgrade to the Colts' defensive front, and his extension makes him the second-highest paid defensive tackle in league history, behind only the Rams' Aaron Donald.

    Published: Mon, Mar 16 at 1:07pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Consistent performance in 2019

    Buckner recorded 62 tackles (34 solo) with 7.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown in 16 games this season.

    Analysis: Buckner saw his sack total take a step back from the career-best 12 he posted in 2019, but a revamped edge rush -- after barely having any at all -- absorbed some of the sacks the defensive tackle was forced to gobble up last year. The 25-year-old remains one of the league's best interior linemen, but a sack total closer to 2019's total can be expected with so many threats on San Francisco's front four.

    Published: Fri, Jan 3 at 1:47pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Sack against Ravens

    Buckner recorded six tackles (four solo) and a sack across 54 defensive snaps in Sunday's loss to the Ravens.

    Analysis: Buckner now has 6.5 sacks on the year, which is third best on the team. He'll now shift his focus to Sunday's showdown with the Saints, which have only allowed 21 sacks on the season.

    Published: Mon, Dec 2 at 8:58pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Another sack against Cardinals

    Buckner generated two tackles and one sack during Monday's 36-26 victory over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Buckner was a force who frequently needed to be double-teamed against a weak Cardinals offensive line. He's now up to five sacks on the year and will look to build on that total in Week 12 against a solid Packers offensive line.

    Published: Mon, Nov 18 at 8:02pm by Rotowire.com
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  • Brings down Murray

    Buckner recorded four tackles (three solo) and one sack during Thursday's 28-25 win over the Cardinals.

    Analysis: Buckner notched his fourth sack of the season in the victory. The fourth-year pro boasts a modest weekly floor due to his consistency recording tackles, and his pass-rushing upside makes him a worthwhile IDP option.

    Published: Fri, Nov 1 at 7:53am by Rotowire.com
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