DeForest Buckner is an American professional football defensive tackle for the Indianapolis Colts of the NFL. Selected seventh overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 2016 NFL Draft after a decorated career at Oregon, Buckner has earned three Pro Bowl selections and a first-team All-Pro honor in 2020. This news archive tag collects reporting, interviews, injury updates, contract news, and game analysis related to his career on the interior defensive line, including his trade to Indianapolis in 2020, his multi-year contract extensions, and his recent 2025 neck injury and recovery outlook.
