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Colts' DeForest Buckner Likely Out for Week 3 with Ankle Injury

The star defensive tackle suffered an ankle sprain in the Colts' loss to the Packers, adding to the team's injury woes.

  • DeForest Buckner injured his ankle during the Colts' Week 2 loss to the Green Bay Packers and is expected to miss Week 3.
  • X-rays on Buckner's ankle were negative, but he will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
  • The Colts also lost rookie defensive end Laiatu Latu to a hip injury in the same game, further depleting their defensive line.
  • Buckner has been a key player for the Colts, starting 126 of 131 games in his career and earning three Pro Bowl selections.
  • Indianapolis, currently 0-2, will face the Chicago Bears in Week 3 and may need to adjust their defensive strategy due to these injuries.
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