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DeForest Buckner opens up on retirement thoughts before Colts return

Original: DeForest Buckner contemplated retirement. Now he's back to anchor the Colts' defense https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/76

Colts defensive lineman DeForest Buckner has revealed he considered retiring from the NFL, but returned to anchor Indianapolis's defensive line this season. In a new profile, he discusses how he weighed stepping away from the game and what ultimately brought him back. The story has drawn attention from football fans following the Colts' strong start to the 2026 season.

Why now: A prominent veteran player admitting he nearly retired is rare, and the Colts' defensive form this season makes his return newsworthy

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• DeForest Buckner contemplated retirement. Now he's back to anchor the Colts' defense https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7647469/2026/10/01/colts-deforest-buckner-contemplate-retirement-return/ # Football # NFL # SportsNews · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 2

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