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Buckner’s Health Decides Colts’ Defense | Indianapolis Colts News
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 have had to adjust their entire game plans. He showed flashes of his old self last season with four…
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