Contract
The details of the contract in terms of yearly breakdown isn’t yet clear, but we do know the Colts PAID Buckner handsomely. Turning 26 years old on Tuesday, Buckner got a brand new five-year deal from the Colts and will be getting $21 million per season.
This makes him the second highest-paid defensive tackle in the NFL, behind only Aaron Donald in average annual value. The Colts don’t typically pony up this kind of money to just any player, so they certainly feel he’s an elite talent.