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Buckner’s Health Decides Colts’ Defense | Indianapolis Colts News

Published
July 1, 2026
Duration
1:57
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Last updated
Jul 5, 2026

Discusses football.

Summary

DeForest Buckner’s health is the biggest question mark for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2026 season, as the 32-year-old defensive tackle battles to recover from neck surgery and a recurring disc injury that sidelined him last year. A two-time All-Pro and franchise cornerstone, Buckner’s absence—or even a decline in performance—could cripple the…

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DeForest Buckner’s health is the biggest question mark for the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2026 season, as the 32-year-old defensive tackle battles to recover from neck surgery and a recurring disc injury that sidelined him last year. A two-time All-Pro and franchise cornerstone, Buckner’s absence—or even a decline in performance—could cripple the Colts’ pass rush and defensive identity. Despite missing 12 games over the past two seasons, his impact has been so profound that offenses hav

Themes

  • football