The Colts on Wednesday opened the 21-day practice window for defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to be activated from injured reserve, opening the door for one of the team's toughest and most integral players to return to the field. He was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.

Buckner was placed on injured reserve in Week 10 with a neck injury. He had to miss a minimum of four games, and because the Colts had a bye in Week 11, the All-Pro was not eligible to return until this week. Buckner can now be activated from injured reserve at any point in the next three weeks.

The 31-year-old's toughness has always been a hallmark of his game, and it's representative of the kind of mentality the Colts have as a team as well.

"That's the standard of our building," linebacker Zaire Franklin

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