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Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner returned to practice this week, but has been on injured reserve since early November with a neck injury he sustained in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Ed Block Courage Award is given annually to a player to recognize them for courageous play.

Leonard sustained a knee injury during the Colts' game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday but said he feels "really good" on Wednesday.

The Colts opened Buckner's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve on Wednesday.

Philip Rivers on Wednesday was on the field at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center in a red No. 17 practice jersey, slinging the ball around and going through a Week 15 practice for the Colts. So how, exactly, did we get to this point?

The Colts are in wait-and-see mode as Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard begin practice on Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

Rivers is currently one of 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

With the Colts placing Daniel Jones on injured reserve Tuesday, Rivers is able to wear the No. 17 he's worn every year of his career.

Buckner was placed on injured reserve with a neck injury in Week 10.

The 44-year-old Rivers last played in 2020, when he led the Colts to an 11-5 record and a playoff appearance.