Overview
- ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported the belief that Buchanan suffered a torn ACL, with additional testing scheduled to confirm the diagnosis.
- The fourth-round rookie injured his right knee on punt coverage in the first quarter, was carted off, ruled out, and left the stadium using a cane.
- Head coach John Harbaugh said the initial outlook was not good and emphasized that the team needed test results to confirm the severity.
- Buchanan has been a high-usage starter with 93 tackles, 639 defensive snaps, 233 special teams snaps, and NFL Rookie of the Month honors.
- Trenton Simpson replaced him against Cincinnati, and a confirmed ACL tear would strain a defense already missing Nnamdi Madubuike and could jeopardize Buchanan’s availability for the start of 2026.