According to head coach Shane Steichen, he’s “very optimistic” that Pro Bowl veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner will return this year (via 1075 The Fan’s Kevin Bowen): Steichen adds he's "very optimistic" on DeForest Buckner (neck) returning this year. Buckner must miss 3 more games: Chiefs, Texans, Jaguars.

Coming off the bye week, Indianapolis Colts' head coach Shane Steichen was asked about DeForest Buckner, Anthony Richardson, and Charvarius Ward -- all of whom are currently on injured reserve. When it comes to potential timelines for these players to return, Steichen didn't provide any specifics.

Colts coach Shane Steichen said 'that's the hope' when asked if defensive tackle DeForest Buckner can play in 2025

So does Shane Steichen, and anyone else who roots for the Indianapolis Colts. Jones and Steichen probably talk about it quite a bit. One of the byproducts of the Colts’ latest success is that we keep hearing national media types go on and on about how in synch the quarterback and the coach are.