Buckner left Sunday's loss to Houston with a back injury and did not return, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports. He had six total tackles, 1.5 sacks and a tackle for a loss before departing.

EDGE Analysis

The extent of Buckner's injury isn't clear. He was his usual disruptive force in Sunday's game, so any missed time will impact the Indy defense.

Buckner and the Colts agreed to terms Monday on a two-year, $46 million contract extension, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner penned a four-year, $84 million extension with Indianapolis back in 2020, when the team traded the No. 13 overall pick in that year's draft to the 49ers in exchange for the defensive tackle, and he now inks a substantial extension to remain with the Colts through 2026. The 30-year-old tallied a career-high 81 total tackles across 17 regular-season games last season, and he's logged 8.0 sacks in back-to-back years.

Buckner recorded six tackles (one solo) including a sack in Saturday's 23-19 loss versus the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Over 17 games this season, Buckner recorded 81 tackles (45 solo) including eight sacks and two forced fumbles, adding a fumble recovery returned for a touchdown. His tackle total was a career-high, and his production as a pass-rusher remained remarkable for a defensive tackle. Almost more impressive is that he still hasn't missed a game since 2020. He has one year remaining on his current contract and is clearly still one of the league's better interior defensive linemen.

Buckner finished Sunday's 23-20 win over the Raiders with four tackles (three solo), including one sack.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner got to Aidan O'Connell on the first play after the two-minute warning in the second quarter that led to a Raiders' punt three plays later. Buckner is now up to 75 tackles (44 solo), including 7.0 sacks, and is one sack away from matching his total from 2022.

Buckner (back) did not practice Thursday but has no injury designation for Saturday's game against the Steelers.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner hasn't missed a game since the 2020 campaign and he'll keep that streak going in Week 15, despite not logging a full practice at any point this week.

Buckner (back) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner was estimated as not practicing during Tuesday's walkthrough, but he was able to participate in a limited fashion Wednesday. The veteran has played in all 13 of the Colts' contests this season, tallying 64 tackles (36 solo), including 5.5 sacks. Buckner hasn't missed a game since the 2020 campaign, but he may get tagged with an injury designation heading into Saturday's game versus Pittsburgh if he's limited at practice again Thursday.

Buckner totaled eight tackles (three solo) in Sunday's Week 14 loss to the Browns.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner finished second on the team in stops behind Zaire Franklin. The eight tackles tied a season high for Buckner, who also registered eight stops against New England in Week 10. He's up to 64 tackles on the campaign, giving him a good chance of surpassing the career-best mark of 74 he established last season.

Buckner had four total tackles, a sack, two tackles for a loss and two pass defensed in Sunday's win at Carolina.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner also had three QB hurries, two batted passes and a QB hit as well, according to Pro Football Focus, as he continue to be a disruptive force. He now has five sacks for the season.

Buckner had three tackles (two solo) including a sack and a forced fumble in Sunday's 37-28 loss to the Saints.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner got to Derek Carr early in the second quarter and stripped the ball from the quarterback in the process that was recovered by the Colts and led to a Zack Moss touchdown minutes later. Buckner is up to four sacks on the year -- tied with Samson Ebukam for the team lead -- and the former is on pace to match his sack total of eight in 2022.

Buckner (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Rams, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buckner was a nonparticipant at practice all week, so it's not clear if he'll be at full strength for the game. Still, he'll be active and is a key cog in the Indy defense.