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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gets another sack Sunday
DeForest Buckner recorded seven tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, during Sunday's 25-24 win at New England.Buckner's sack came on a third down in the red zone to hold the Patriots to a field goal on their first drive. He has been as efficient as ever as a pass rusher when healthy this season, keeping him on the IDP map for the fantasy playoffs in some formats.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Records sack in loss
DeForest Buckner finished with seven tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks, in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.The defensive tackle has now recorded at least 1.0 sacks in four of the seven games he's played in this season. Buckner has also played on at least 60 percent of the defensive snaps in every game since returning from an ankle injury in late October.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Practices in full Thursday
DeForest Buckner (foot) was a full practice participant Thursday.Buckner was listed as a DNP on Wednesday due to a foot issue, but he was able to return to Thursday's practice without any restrictions and should be good to go against the Jets on Sunday. In his last three outings since returning from injured reserve, Buckner has logged 17 tackles (nine solo), including 2.0 sacks.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Begins Week 11 prep with absence
DeForest Buckner didn't practice Wednesday due to a foot injury.Buckner played a season-high 57 defensive snaps and recorded eight total tackles in Sunday's loss to the Bills, but he may have hurt his foot in the process. The veteran defensive tackle will look to put in a full practice by Friday to help erase any concerns about his status heading into Sunday's game against the Jets.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Puts up another sack
DeForest Buckner recorded six tackles (four solo) and a sack in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.Buckner has notched a sack in each game since returning from a five-game stint on injured reserve due to an ankle injury. Considering he hasn't lost a step and is still handling a significant snap share -- 60 and 76 percent the last two weeks, respectively -- Buckner should be considered a solid DL start moving forward.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gets sack in return from IR
DeForest Buckner had three total tackles, including 1.0 sacks and an additional QB hit, in Sunday's loss at Houston.Buckner missed five games since being placed on IR due to a high-ankle sprain sustained Week 2. He was back to full strength Sunday, playing on 43 of the defense's 71 snaps.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Ready to rock
The Indianapolis Colts activated DeForest Buckner (ankle) from injured reserve Saturday, in advance of Sunday's divisional matchup at Houston.Buckner has missed five games since being placed on IR due to a high-ankle sprain sustained Week 2, and he's now all clear for Sunday's game against the Texans. The Colts have lifted Buckner's initial 'questionable' designation for Week 8 action entirely, indicating that the star defensive tackle is ready to handle his usual starting workload.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Doesn't practice Friday
DeForest Buckner (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Friday's injury report and is questionable for Sunday's game against Houston.Buckner's 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve opened Wednesday, and he looked to be trending in the right direction after logging a full practice Thursday. However, he wasn't on the field for Friday's session, and it's uncertain whether it was a planned rest day or a setback. Unless announced sooner, Buckner's status for Sunday's game will be known once the Indianapolis Colts release their inactive list about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Returns to practice field
Bucker (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.DeForest Buckner was designated to return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday, opening up his 21-day practice window. Whether he'll be able to suit up Sunday against the Texans remains in question and probably won't be known until closer to kickoff. It is likely, though, that the Indianapolis Colts will want the Oregon product to log a full practice before sending him out on the field for game day.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gets nod to practice again
Indianapolis designated DeForest Buckner (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.Coach Shane Steichen recently communicated optimism regarding Buckner's chances of returning to practice ahead of Week 8, and that confidence turned out to be well-placed. If he can participate fully in practice by Friday, there's a solid chance he'll suit up at Houston.