DeForest Buckner

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media as the team concludes their 2021 season.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Las Vegas Raiders.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media following the team's victory over the Arizona Cardinals.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Arizona Cardinals.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner was wired for sound as the team defeated the New England Patriots in Week 15.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner barrels down on quarterback Mac Jones for third-down sack.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media following the team's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sacks Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner returned to his former home field in San Francisco and was wired for sound during the team's victory over the 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media following the team's 30-18 victory over the San Francisco 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the San Francisco 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, Colts' pass rush surround Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills on drive-ending sack.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's Week 6 matchup with the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Baltimore Ravens.

Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner joins "Good Morning Football" to discuss QB Carson Wentz, the Colts' first win of the season and LB Darius Leonard.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Miami Dolphins.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner speaks with the media following the team's loss to the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Despite being double teamed at a high rate, DeForest Buckner is still finding ways to make a tremendous impact for the Colts this season. 

The Indianapolis Colts' defense had four takeaways in Sunday night's road victory over the San Francisco 49ers, three of which led to touchdowns for the Indy offense on its ensuing drives, in the Colts' 30-18 victory at Levi's Stadium.

DeForest Buckner, Zaire Franklin, T.Y. Hilton, Darius Leonard, Quenton Nelson and Carson Wentz will be the Colts' six captains for the 2021 season. 

Buckner was named a first-team AP All-Pro in 2020, his first season with the Colts. 

The Colts held their sixth training camp practice — and first in full pads — on Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about the day's action at Grand Park. 

Members of the Colts defense see all the pieces in place to have a great defense this season. The task, now, is to play and finish consistently as training camp begins Wednesday at Grand Park. 

The Colts bolstered their defensive line in free agency and the NFL Draft, adding talent and depth to a group headlined by 2020 All-Pro DeForest Buckner. Here's what you need to know about the Colts' defensive line ahead of the start of training camp later this month. 

The Colts held four practices this week at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Here's what you need to know from what players did and said over the last few days. 

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame announced today that Indianapolis Colts Defensive Lineman, DeForest Buckner has been selected as the 2020 recipient of the Polynesian Pro Football Player of the Year Award

The Pro Football Writers of America announced that Quenton Nelson, DeForest Buckner and George Odum earned PFWA All-NFL honors; Darius Leonard and Ryan Kelly were named to the PFWA All-AFC Team; Jonathan Taylor, Rodrigo Blankenship, Isaiah Rodgers and Jordan Glasgow made the PFWA All-Rookie Team

DeForest Buckner, who was questionable coming into today's Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills due to an ankle injury, is officially active for the game, as is safety Khari Willis, who missed the 2020 regular season finale with a concussion.

The Associated Press today announced that Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (First Team), center Ryan Kelly (Second Team), linebacker Darius Leonard (First Team), guard/center Quenton Nelson (First Team), safety George Odum (First Team) and long snapper Luke Rhodes (Second Team) were selected as NFL All-Pros.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that tackle Will Holden and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin have been ruled out of Saturday's 2020 Wild Card Round matchup against the Buffalo Bills at Bills Stadium. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is questionable, while safety Khari Willis has cleared the league's concussion protocol.

The NFL today announced that Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Month for December and running back Jonathan Taylor has been named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Month for December. It marks the first time Buckner and Taylor have earned their respective Player of the Month honors.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that safety Khari Willis, cornerback Rock Ya-Sin and tackle Will Holden have been ruled out of Sunday's Week 17 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled three players out of Sunday's Week 16 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers: left tackle Anthony Castonzo and wide receiver Marcus Johnson, as well as right tackle Braden Smith (Reserve/COVID-19 list). One player, defensive end Al-Quadin Muhammad, is questionable.

The NFL today announced that Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner has been named the AFC Defensive Player of the Week for Week 15. This marks the first time in his career that Buckner has earned Player of the Week honors.

The Indianapolis Colts headed into today's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans with three players — defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, left tackle Anthony Castonzo and tight end Mo Alie-Cox — labeled as questionable. All three players are active for today's contest.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that no players have been ruled out of Sunday's Week 15 matchup against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium. Punter Rigoberto Sanchez, who has missed the last two games after having surgery to remove a cancerous tumor, is also expected to make his return to game action, while tight end Mo Alie-Cox, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and tackle Anthony Castonzo are questionable.

The Indianapolis Colts have some returning firepower for today's Week 13 road matchup against the Houston Texans, as starting defensive linemen DeForest Buckner and Denico Autry, as well as center Ryan Kelly and running back Jonathan Taylor, are all officially back in the lineup after missing action of late.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich said today that four players — tackle Anthony Castonzo, linebacker Bobby Okereke, punter Rigoberto Sanchez and safety Khari Willis — have been ruled out of Sunday's Week 13 matchup against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Two players — tackle Chaz Green and tight end Noah Togiai — are questionable.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Frank Reich spoke to reporters on Monday, the day after the team's Week 12 loss to the Tennessee Titans. What injury and COVID-19-related updates did he have on tackle Anthony Castonzo, center Ryan Kelly, defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and more?

The Indianapolis Colts today officially began on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 12 contest against the Tennessee Titans. What were some of the top takeaways on the day?

The Indianapolis Colts on Thursday held their second of three days of on-field preparations for Sunday's Week 6 contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. What were some of the top takeaways on the day? Here's today's Colts Notebook.

Indianapolis Colts defensive coordinator Matt Eberflus spoke to local reporters today via video conference. What's the latest on DeForest Buckner's impact, Anthony Walker's leadership and flexibility, slowing down an explosive Cleveland Browns offense and more?