Colts’ DeForest Buckner ‘good to go’ after injury report addition

Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was a late addition to the injury report Friday due to a forearm injury, but he’s expected to play against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Despite popping up on the injury report Friday, Buckner was not given a designation going into the weekend so he’s expected to play.

Update: The #Colts say DT DeForest Buckner (forearm) was limited in practice, but he has no game status and is good to go for Sunday’s opener vs. Jacksonville.

— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) September 8, 2023

This, of course, could change between Saturday and Sunday so it will still be something to monitor. But it feels like he was added as more of a precaution than anything else.

Buckner is a vital piece of the defense considering the consistency he brings as an interior pass rusher so hopefully he will be able to suit up against the Jaguars on Sunday.