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Indianapolis Colts Extend Former San Francisco 49ers 2X All-Pro To $46 Million Deal

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 4/15/24

The Indianapolis Colts reached a deal to keep a star player with the team for the foreseeable future after a Pro Bowl appearance for the 2023 season. The move came as the Colts were getting set to start their offseason workout program.

The Indianapolis Colts have taken care of a few big contracts

The Colts had a couple of crucial contracts they needed to take care of this offseason. In March, they signed wide receiver Michael Pittman to a three-year extension worth $70 million. Pittman will be a key contributor on the team with a star defensive tackle for the next few seasons.

DeForest Buckner signed an extension

According to Adam Schefter with ESPN, the Colts signed DeForest Buckner to a two-year extension worth $46 million. He’ll be with the team through the 2026 season.

More about the Colts and star defensive tackle DeForest Buckner agreeing Monday on a two-year, $46 million contract extension that ties him to Indianapolis through the 2026 season:https://t.co/ZcDADovW7a

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 15, 2024

Buckner is coming off a Pro Bowl appearance

The San Francisco 49ers drafted Buckner with the No. 7 pick in the 2016 NFL Draft. He’s earned All-Pro honors twice and has made three Pro Bowl appearances.

Buckner recorded 81 tackles and eight sacks sacks last season. He has 544 tackles and 61 sacks in his eight-year NFL career. Buckner is a key part of the defense, and his extension is crucial for a Colts team that looks to contend in the AFC playoff hunt for seasons to come with second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson.