Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is cleared to practice following neck surgery he underwent in December, according to The Athletic and Yahoo Sports. Both reports say Buckner did not practice during the spring after the procedure. With the clearance, he returns to on-field work as the Colts prepare for training camp. The Athletic describes the feeling of the moment using Buckner’s remarks, framing the clearance as a significant step in his recovery timeline. Yahoo Sports characterizes the development as a boost to the Colts’ defense heading into the start of training camp. The reports do not indicate additional injury setbacks in the clearance period, and both present the move as a step forward in Buckner’s return to full team activities.