Latest DeForest Buckner News

Anthony Richardson tries to take another big step by helping Colts navigate matchup with Lions

Nov. 21, 2024 14:25 PM EST

Detroit (9-1) at Indianapolis (5-6) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, Fox BetMGM NFL odds: Lions by 7 1/2. Against the spread: Lions 8-2, Colts 8-3. Series record: Colts lead 22-19-2. Last meeting: Colts beat Lions 41-21 in Detroit on...

Colts-Jets matchup features return of NFL's 2nd-youngest QB in Richardson vs. oldest in Rodgers

Nov. 14, 2024 18:14 PM EST

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — This is one quarterback matchup for the ages. When 22-year-old Anthony Richardson takes the field for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday, he'll square off against 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers of the New York Jets in a showdown between the NFL's...

Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements

Sep. 30, 2024 18:13 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Flacco jumped into action when he was needed on Sunday, and he got the job done for the Indianapolis Colts. Yup, the 39-year-old quarterback proved as handy as ever in a 27-24 victory over previously unbeaten Pittsburgh. But the unflappable Super Bowl winner...

Colts' defense takes a major step forward by forcing turnovers and stuffing run in win over Bears

Sep. 23, 2024 15:21 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts' defense spent two weeks hearing critique after critique. Some fans complained about the stats showing the unit couldn't stop the run and couldn't get off the field, and argued the solution would be firing defensive coordinator Gus...

Colts put Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve with sprained right ankle

Sep. 17, 2024 19:03 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts will be without three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for at least four games after he was placed on injured reserve Tuesday with a sprained right ankle. Buckner has been one of the Colts defensive stalwarts since being...

Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense

Sep. 16, 2024 17:08 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis' biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. Instead, two weeks into the season, the run defense has been the most glaring problem. The Colts' first two opponents, Houston and Green...