Colts DT DeForest Buckner an expected 'long-shot' to play vs. Bears

Some good news for the Indianapolis Colts, with the ankle injury that defensive tackle DeForest Buckner sustained on Sunday reportedly not being a “severe one,” according to Ian Rapoport.

Rapoport called the injury a sprain and would add that X-Rays on Buckner’s ankle were negative and that an MRI is still coming.

Although the injury doesn’t appear to be a long-term issue for Buckner, Rapoport did say that he is expected to be a “long-shot” for the Colts’ Week 3 matchup against Chicago.

Buckner suffered the injury during the second half of the Colts’ loss to the Packers. He was chasing down a Packers ball carrier and appeared to roll his ankle while making the tackle attempt.

Initially, the injury looked severe, with Buckner having to be helped off the field and then carted to the locker room.

Throughout his career, Buckner has been an extremely disruptive force in the middle of the defense and a very durable player as well, rarely missing any time.

Buckner was dealing with a back injury heading into the matchup with Green Bay. He did not practice during the week, but as he does, he was suited up on Sunday.

If the Colts are going to be without Buckner against the Bears, turning around their porous run defense is going to be an even bigger challenge.