According to NFL.com’s Gil Brandt, Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is second among his Top 5 candidates for NFL Defensive Player of the Year through the first four weeks of this season—trailing only Cleveland Browns pass rusher Myles Garrett:
2. DeForest Buckner
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With all due respect to outstanding youngster Darius Leonard , the Colts’ offseason trade for DeForest Buckner has lifted their defense to a whole new level.