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News Article: Colts Defense Dealt Blow as DeForest Buckner Placed on IR

BERLIN, GERMANY – The Indianapolis Colts’ defense suffered a significant setback ahead of their game against the Atlanta Falcons in Germany, with star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner placed on injured reserve. Buckner sustained a neck injury during the Week 9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers, forcing him to miss at least the next four games.

“He’s as tough as they get,” said Colts coach Shane Steichen on Friday, acknowledging the impact of Buckner’s absence. While the team is hopeful for his return this season, Buckner’s loss will be felt keenly. He currently leads the Colts with 20 pressures, despite consistently facing double-teams on a significant portion of his pass-rush attempts.

“That’s tough,” said Safety Cam Bynum on the situation. “Buck is obviously one of the best in the league at his position and one of our leaders on this defense. But it’s the next man up. And I know that Buck is going to do everything he can to get back healthy and take care of his body.”

The Colts are battling a wave of defensive injuries, also missing defensive ends Tyquan Lewis and Samson Ebukam for the game against the Falcons. However, the team received a boost with the arrival of cornerback Sauce Gardner, who is set to make his Colts debut after a recent trade with the New York Jets.

Summary:

The Indianapolis Colts will be without star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for at least the next four games after he was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury. This is a major blow to the Colts’ defense, already grappling with injuries to other defensive players. However, the arrival of cornerback Sauce Gardner is seen as a welcome addition to the team.

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