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Colts Activate DeForest Buckner for Monday Night Showdown

12/23/2025

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DeForest Buckner, Colts defensive tackle, has been activated off injured reserve for the Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Buckner missed time with a neck injury.
Philip Rivers, Colts quarterback, will start with Riley Leonard as the backup.
The Colts waived quarterback Brett Rypien.
The team elevated receiver Coleman Owen and guard Josh Sills from the practice squad.

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DeForest Buckner, Colts defensive tackle, has been activated off injured reserve for the Monday night game against the San Francisco 49ers.
Buckner missed time with a neck injury.
Philip Rivers, Colts quarterback, will start with Riley Leonard as the backup.
The Colts waived quarterback Brett Rypien.
The team elevated receiver Coleman Owen and guard Josh Sills from the practice squad.