Overview
- He will miss at least four games under IR rules, including Sunday’s matchup against the Falcons in Berlin, with some outlets projecting the earliest return in Week 14.
- Buckner sustained the injury in the Week 9 game against the Steelers.
- Reports indicate Adebawore will handle primary pass‑rush duties inside, with Neville Gallimore rotating on running downs.
- Through nine games this season, Buckner logged 42 tackles, four sacks and double‑digit quarterback hits.
- The absence adds to defensive concerns with Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis dealing with injuries, and ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky called the setback potentially season‑changing.