Colts HC Shane Steichen told reporters on Wednesday they are designating DT DeForest Buckner to return from injured reserve, per George Bremer.
This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.
Buckner, 30, is a former first-round pick of the 49ers back in 2016 out of Oregon. He was in the final year of his four-year, $18.19 million contract when the 49ers picked up his fifth-year option.
San Francisco traded Buckner to the Colts for a first-round pick in 2020. Indianapolis promptly signed Buckner to a four-year, $84 million extension.
He was due $20.25 million in the final year of the deal and later signed a two-year, $46 million extension with the Colts.
In 2024, Buckner has appeared in two games for the Colts and recorded seven total tackles, one tackle for loss and 1.5 sacks.
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