Head coach Shane Steichen has already announced that many of the Indianapolis Colts'starters will play in the preseason finale on Saturday against Detroit.
And included in that group will be wide receiver Keenan Allen and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner.
Colts WR Keenan Allen WILL get some snaps in Saturday’s preseason finale, Shane Steichen says. Steichen said Allen wants to play. DeForest Buckner will also play, though it might be extremely limited.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 27, 2026
We won't see Allen, Buckner, or any of the starters for that long. Steichen said on Tuesday that they would be on the field for a series or two, or "8-12" plays.
Allen was signed recently to give the wide receiver room a boost, and he's made an immediate impactin practice, quickly becoming a favorite
target of Daniel Jones with Alec Pierce and Josh Downs not taking part in 11-on-11 work.
Buckner has continued to ramp up since returning to the field from a neck injury that required surgery early in the year.
For the Colts' defense to be at its best this season, it requires Buckner being available. He remains extremely disruptive against both the run and pass.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Keenan Allen, DeForest Buckner to play in Colts preseason finale
