BERLIN (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have placed defensive tackle DeForest Buckner on injured reserve — meaning he'll miss at least four games — because of a neck injury, coach Shane Steichen said Friday after practice in Berlin.

Buckner, who did not travel with the team for Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons , was hurt in last week's 27-20 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers.

“He's as tough as they get. Anytime a guy like that goes down, obviously it hurts our football team,” Steichen said. “He's one of our leaders, one of our best players on defense, been a staple for us. No timetable on the return.”

The Colts arrived Friday and held practice — starting near dusk — at the training ground of Bundesliga soccer club Hertha Berlin, near the Olympiastadion .

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