Colts' Buckner Placed on Injured Reserve, No Return Timetable Set
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The Indianapolis Colts have added DeForest Buckner to their injured reserve list, forcing the three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle to miss at least four games due to a neck injury. Colts coach Shane Steichen confirmed the move, stating that Buckner was hurt in the team's loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers last week. Buckner, a 10-year veteran, has been a key player for the Colts this season, accumulating 26 solo tackles and four sacks in nine games. His absence will be felt, but Colts players remain optimistic, citing the 'next man up' mentality. The team is currently in Berlin, Germany, for their second consecutive game in the country. Colts quarterback Daniel Jones, who leads the NFL in passing yards, expressed his excitement to be back in Germany, despite a disappointing experience with the New York Giants last year. In a surprise move, the Colts acquired two-time All-Pro cornerback Sauce Gardner from the New York Jets at the trade deadline. The team's players are still trying to process the news, with safety Camryn Bynum jokingly asking if it was real. Bynum also spoke about the team's plans to incorporate some of the local Hertha Berlin soccer team's celebrations into their own. The Colts will face several challenges on Sunday, including the absence of defensive ends Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis, as well as the questionable status of wide receiver Anthony Gould. Despite these setbacks, the team remains focused on their upcoming game.
