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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.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Close to return to practice
Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that he was "optimistic" about DeForest Buckner (ankle) returning to practice ahead of Week 8, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Buckner has been sidelined for the Indianapolis Colts' last five games as he's been nursing an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay, but it now seems like he could be trending towards coming back soon. Indianapolis' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will provide more insight into his availability for Week 8.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Could return to practice next week
Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he's optimistic DeForest Buckner's (ankle) 21-day practice window will open next week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Buckner has missed the Indianapolis Colts' last four games on injured reserve after sustaining an ankle injury in Indianapolis' Week 2 loss to the Packers. However, Steichen's comments Friday suggest Buckner is nearing a return to the field. If the 30-year-old defensive lineman is able to begin practicing next week, the Colts will have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before he reverts to IR.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Showing signs of progress
DeForest Buckner is no longer using crutches and was wearing a brace on his ankle Sunday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Bucker has been on IR due to a high-ankle sprain since Sept. 17. His lack of crutches would suggest the Oregon product is making progress in his recovery and could return as soon as he's eligible to come off injured reserve, for a Week 7 matchup with the Dolphins.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Goes on IR with high-ankle sprain
The Indianapolis Colts placed DeForest Buckner (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.Per James Boyd of The Athletic, an MRI confirmed that Buckner sustained a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Packers. The defensive tackle will have to miss at least the next four games and won't be eligible to play until at least Week 7 against the Dolphins. The Colts signed defensive end Genard Avery off their practice squad to replace Buckner on the 53-man roster.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: More imaging ordered
DeForest Buckner (ankle) will undergo an MRI after suffering a sprained ankle in Sunday's loss to the Packers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Buckner underwent an X-ray after he was carted off the field in the second half of Week 2's loss, and the test came back negative. Although the sprain is not expected to be serious, Rapoport suggests the veteran pass rusher is a long shot to play this Sunday against the Bears. More clarity about his status should come as the week unfolds and his MRI results become available.
DeForest Buckner
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