The Indianapolis Colts made a great decision this week by extending DeForest Buckner. They agreed to add another two years to his existing contract as the Colts look to continue to roll last year’s club farther down the line. The move itself is important because it keeps the leader of the defense and perhaps entire team on the roster longer. What Buckner brings to the team isn’t in question. What is in question, however, is what, if anything does this mean for 2024 and beyond?
With this extension and restructuring, Buckner’s cap hit for 2024 falls from around $23 million to $8 million.