Colts, DeForest and Gus Bradley

DeForest Buckner on Colts' defensive issues: It's "ego"
To state the obvious, a lot went wrong for the Indianapolis Colts' defense this season. But if you ask defensive tackle DeForest Buckner what one of the biggest contributing factors were to the inconsistent play,
Colts' DeForest Buckner reveals major issue that affected defense amid Gus Bradley firing
The Colts are searching for a new defensive coordinator. Gus Bradley leaving sparked a strong reaction from DeForest Buckner.
Shane Steichen eager to move forward with Colts. Defensive coordinator Gus Bradley won't be back
A determined and disappointed coach Shane Steichen walked into the Indianapolis Colts' complex Monday morning already knowing his fate. He's returning for a third season, and general manager Chris Ballard is coming back,
Colts DT DeForest Buckner On What Went Wrong Defensively In 2024: Ego
After a disappointing season that saw them eliminated from postseason contention in a loss to the 3-14 Giants, Colts DT DeForest Buckner believes individual egos played a role in their 2024 demise.
Colts part ways with defensive coordinator Gus Bradley
The Colts defense has been poor under coordinator Gus Bradley but it's fair to wonder if the issues are bigger than him
Colts Fire DC Gus Bradley
The Indianapolis Colts announced Monday that they’ve fired defensive coordinator Gus Bradley. “I’m appreciative of Gus and the commitment he made to the Colts,” head coach Shane Steichen said.

GM Chris Ballard promises to take a new approach

DeForest Buckner: Everyone needs to check their ego, we played as a bunch of individuals
Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner said on Monday that he's happy with the team's decision to stick with head coach ...
Colts GM Chris Ballard calls anonymous Colt chicken-(expletive). 'That is losing football'
Colts' GM Chris Ballard didn't hold back on player The Athletic quoted anonymously: 'That chicken-(expletive) wasn’t man ...
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Colts DT DeForest Buckner left off 2025 AFC Pro Bowl roster
According to PFF’s pass-rush win rate metric, Buckner beat his blocker at the eighth-highest rate among defensive tackles who ...