BERLIN (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts have placed three-time Pro Bowl 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.

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 10-year veteran, who spent time on injured reserve last season with an ankle injury, has made 26 solo tackles and four sacks though nine games this season.

“Buck is obviously one of the

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