DeForest Buckner, a former Oregon Ducks defensive lineman and All-Pro DT in the NFL, has been placed on short-term injured reserve, according to Ian Rapoport. Buckner suffered the injury during the Indianapolis Colts’ week three game against the Green Bay Packers.
Buckner sprained his ankle last weekend, after developing a reputation as one of the most durable players in the NFL. Since his rookie season in 2016, Buckner has played in all but one regular season game, for the 49ers and the Colts.
In his nine-year NFL career, Buckner has earned Pro Bowl honors three times, and once he was named an All-Pro. This season, he was off to a strong start, finishing week one with six solo tackles and a TFL. In game two, Buckner grabbed one tackle before being knocked out of the game.
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Through two weeks of the NFL season, plenty of pro Ducks have been off to hot starts — and Buckner has been among the best. Bucker’s injury wasn’t initially expected to be serious, but by being placed on IR, he’ll be forced to miss at least four games.
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