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Colts | DeForest Buckner progressing Mon Sep 9, 09:13 PM
Indianapolis Colts DT DeForest Buckner (back) is progressing well and the hope is that he'll play in Week 2, head coach Shane Steichen said on Monday, Sept. 9.
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Colts | Matt Gay's status still unclear Mon Sep 9, 03:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Matt Gay (hernia) will be monitored throughout the week as he recovers from hernia surgery, and his status for Week 2 is still up in the air, head coach Shane Steichen said Monday, Sept. 9.
| Footballguys view: Gay was held out of Sunday's opening loss to the Texans due to the issue. If he's unable to return for Week 2 in Green Bay, Spencer Shrader will be asked to fill in for a second-straight week after converting all three of his extra-point attempts in Gay's absence. |
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Colts | Josh Downs still TBD Mon Sep 9, 03:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) will continue to be monitored throughout the week, according to head coach Shane Steichen on Monday, Sept. 9.
| Footballguys view: Downs was held out of Sundy's 29-27 loss to the Texans on Sunday, but it sounds like he could have a chance to return for Week 2 at Green Bay. If not, Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will continue to work alongside Michael Pittman Jr. in three-receiver sets. But make no mistake: The Colts have big plans for Downs once he returns to work the slot for them. |
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Colts | Anthony Richardson totals three touchdowns Sun Sep 8, 09:28 PM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson completed 9-of-19 passes for 212 yards, two touchdowns and an interception in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and he added six runs for a game-high 56 yards and a score.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com's Michael Baca reported, Richardson had what might end up being the most eye-opening TD throw of Week 1, but the Colts QB was far too inconsistent passing the ball to produce a winning effort. There were a handful of plays where open receivers saw passes sail over their heads, including a moment in the second quarter where Adonai Mitchell was in position for a would-be score. Despite Richardson's struggles, the Colts wouldn't have been in the game without their QB, who threw 60- and 54-yard TDs and ran in another in the fourth quarter. Baca contends an efficient rushing attack would've made things easier for the Colts QB. Still, from a fantasy perspective, this was a promising effort . . . Richardson's 60-yard TD pass to Alec Pierce traveled 65.3 yards in the air, the third-longest completion in the Next Gen Stats era. |
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Colts | Jonathan Taylor finds the end zone Sun Sep 8, 09:27 PM
Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor rushed 16 times for 48 yards and a touchdown in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and he was not targeted in the pass game.
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Colts | Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson blanked Sun Sep 8, 09:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts TEs Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson were each targeted once in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, and both players were held without a catch.
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Colts | Adonai Mitchell targeted five times Sun Sep 8, 09:23 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Adonai Mitchell was limited to just one catch for two yards despite five targets in Week 1 against the Houston Texans.
Link to story Colts | Four receptions for Michael Pittman Sun Sep 8, 09:21 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. registered four receptions for 31 yards on eight targets in Week 1 against the Houston Texans. While the yardage was mediocre, the catch total and targets were actually both team highs.
Link to story Colts | Ashton Dulin makes lone catch count Sun Sep 8, 09:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Ashton Dulin posted 54-yard touchdown reception on his lone catch and target in Week 1 against the Houston Texans.
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Colts | Alec Pierce opens with big game Sun Sep 8, 09:16 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Alec Pierce posted three receptions for 125 yards and a touchdown on three targets in Week 1 against the Houston Texans.
Link to story Colts | Nick Cross leads way with 14 tackles Sun Sep 8, 09:15 PM
Indianapolis S Nick Cross ended up with a game-high 14 total stops in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, while adding eight solo tackles.
Link to story Colts | Julian Blackmon in on 10 solo stops Sun Sep 8, 09:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts S Julian Blackmon finished with 13 total stops, including a game-high 10 solo tackles, in Week 1 against the Houston Texans.
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Colts | E.J. Speed totals 10 tackles in Week 1 Sun Sep 8, 09:09 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB E.J. Speed ended up with 10 total stops, eight solo tackles and one quarterback hit in Week 1 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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Colts | Week 1 Indianapolis Colts inactives Sun Sep 8, 11:33 AM
The Indianapolis Colts have declared PK Matt Gay, OL Blake Freeland, C Tanor Bortolini, WR Josh Downs, TE Will Mallory, CB Dallis Flowers and QB Sam Ehlinger inactive for Week 1.
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Colts | Week 1 injury report for Colts Fri Sep 6, 03:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 6, and has been ruled out for Week 1. PK Matt Gay (hernia) did not practice and is listed as questionable.
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Colts | Spencer Shrader on standby Fri Sep 6, 01:07 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Spencer Shrader will be promoted from the practice squad and handle kicking duties in Week 1 against the Houston Texans if Matt Gay (hernia) is unable to play, according to head coach Shane Steichen.
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Colts | Josh Downs ruled out Fri Sep 6, 12:54 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) was ruled out for the Week 1 game against the Houston Texans.
| Footballguys view: This is no surprise as he didn't practice this week. Downs has been out for a month with this ankle injury, which indicates a low ankle sprain. Those can be problematic if a player comes back too early, so the Colts are doing the right thing. Second round pick Adonai Mitchell is a what the heck flex and at least partial replacement for Downs in the slot after the team gave him snaps there this summer once Downs was out. |
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Colts | No practice for Matt Gay Thu Sep 5, 05:03 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Matt Gay (hernia) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Colts | Josh Downs does not practice Thu Sep 5, 05:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 5.
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Colts | Josh Downs 'real close' to return Thu Sep 5, 12:39 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) is 'real close' to a return from a high-ankle sprain, he told reporters Thursday, Sept. 5.
| Footballguys view: We're unlikely to see Downs in Week 1 for the Colts. That means rookie Adonai Mitchell could be in line for a larger role. We like him as a 'what the heck' flex in Week 1. |
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Colts | Matt Gay underwent surgery Wed Sep 4, 03:08 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts PK Matt Gay (groin) said he recently underwent surgery to repair a groin injury and is not sure if he will be able to play in Week 1.
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Colts | Dallis Flowers will practice Wed Sep 4, 02:45 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Dallis Flowers (hamstring) will practice on Wednesday, Sept. 4, head coach Shane Steichen said.
Link to story Colts | Matt Gay not practicing Wed Sep 4, 02:44 PM
Indianapolis Colts K Matt Gay (groin) will not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 4, head coach Shane Steichen said.
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Colts | Josh Downs up in the air Wed Sep 4, 12:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) will not practice on Wednesday, Sept. 4, and his status for Week 1 remains up in the air, head coach Shane Steichen said.
| Footballguys view: Downs was originally injured about a month ago. This ankle injury could be a high-ankle sprain, so that means the Colts should take all the time they need to get the young receiver healthy. Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell will get more work (behind Michael Pittman) with Downs likely out of action. |
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Colts | Leonard Fournette works out for Colts Mon Sep 2, 09:37 PM
Updating a previous report, Free-agent RB Leonard Fournette (Bills) worked out for the Indianapolis Colts on Monday, Sept. 2.
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Colts | Matt Gay has groin injury Mon Sep 2, 03:30 PM
Indianapolis Colts PK Matt Gay (groin) is dealing with a groin injury, and the team it's unclear whether he will play in Week 1 against the Houston Texans, according to sources Monday, Sept. 2.
| Footballguys view: When asked if Gay would practice this week, head coach Shane Steichen said, "we'll see." The Colts brought back rookie Spencer Shrader to the practice squad with Gay's status up in the air. Appearing in two of the Colts' three preseason games, Shrader would make all four extra point attempts and both field goals, including a 56-yarder. Stay tuned. We'll have more as the week progresses. |
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Colts | Josh Downs progressing Mon Sep 2, 03:29 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) is progressing well but still without a timeline for return, according to sources Monday, Sept. 2.
| Footballguys view: It seems unlikely Downs will be ready Week 1, but we'll know more if he's able to practice Wednesday. If Downs is unavailable for Week 1 action, look for rookie Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce to see added opportunities this weekend behind top receiver Michael Pittman Jr. |
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Colts | Leonard Fournette to visit Colts Mon Sep 2, 11:17 AM
Free-agent RB Leonard Fournette (Bills) is visiting the Indianapolis Colts Monday, Sept. 2.
| Footballguys view: The Colts currently have Trey Sermon, Tyler Goodson, and Evan Hull, who is on the practice squad, as depth behind Jonathan Taylor. The trio has 92 career regular season carries and 20 total targets in the passing game. Nobody should have expectations for Fournette at this point. He does bring experience, but the 29-year-old Fournette spent time on the Bills practice squad last season, appearing in a pair of games. He was on the field for 26 snaps late in the season. He finished with 12 carries for 40 yards. |
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Colts | Josh Downs' status uncertain Sat Aug 31, 09:14 AM
Indianapolis Colts WR Josh Downs (ankle) is making progress in his recovery from an ankle injury, but general manager Chris Ballard said he is not sure if Downs will be available for Week 1.
| Footballguys view: That sounds about right. When Downs was injured in the first week of August, reports suggested it was going to be a 4-6 week injury. That means his Week 1 status is very much in question. Rookie Adonai Mitchell would do more if Downs is out of action. |
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Colts | Samson Ebukam not expected to play in 2024 Fri Aug 30, 07:37 PM
Indianapolis Colts LB Samson Ebukam (Achilles) is not expected to play this upcoming season because of the Achilles tendon injury he suffered during training camp, but general manager Chris Ballard said he is not ruling out the possibility of Ebukam playing in 2024.
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Colts | Julius Brents on track for opener Thu Aug 29, 08:24 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Julius Brents (nose) recently underwent a procedure to repair a broken nose but should be available for Week 1.
Link to story Colts | Dallis Flowers dealing with injury Thu Aug 29, 08:20 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Dallis Flowers (hamstring) is dealing with hamstring injury, but head coach Shane Steichen said Flowers is expected to be fine.
Link to story Colts | Darrell Baker off roster Wed Aug 28, 05:41 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Darrell Baker was waived Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Colts | Ten signed to practice squad Wed Aug 28, 04:09 PM
Free-agent LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, DE Genard Avery, S Marcel Dabo, RB Evan Hull, CB Chris Lammons, WR DJ Montgomery, CB Jaylin Simpson, CB Ameer Speed and WR Laquon Treadwell were signed to the Indianapolis Colts practice squad Wednesday, Aug. 28.
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Colts | Jason Bean staying with Colts Wed Aug 28, 01:58 PM
Free-agent QB Jason Bean (Colts) is signing to the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, per his agent on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Colts | Jake Witt stepping away Wed Aug 28, 01:29 PM
Free-agent OT Jake Witt (Colts) is stepping away from football, citing personal reasons and 'consideration for his health,' he told Justin Melo of Titan Sized on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Colts | Colts awarded Samuel Womack Wed Aug 28, 12:57 PM
The Indianapolis Colts claimed DB Samuel Womack (Colts) off waivers on Wednesday, Aug. 28.
Link to story Colts | Trey Sermon back in action Wed Aug 28, 10:06 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Aug. 28.
| Footballguys view: Good news for the veteran as this hamstring injury has been bothering him for a couple of weeks. Sermon should be the no.2 back on the depth chart behind Jonathan Taylor. |
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Colts | Indy sends three to IR Tue Aug 27, 05:11 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Samson Ebukam (Achilles) and LB Cameron McGrone (undisclosed) were placed on the Reserve/Injured list with a designation to return on Tuesday, Aug. 27. WR Juwann Winfree (undisclosed) was also placed on the Reserve/Injured list.
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Colts | Indianapolis announces a plethora of moves Tue Aug 27, 05:02 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Chris Lammons, WR DJ Montgomery, TE Eric Tomlinson and WR Laquon Treadwell were released on Tuesday, Aug. 27. The Colts also waived CB Micah Abraham, LB Austin Ajiake, LB Liam Anderson, QB Jason Bean, DE Levi Bell, S Marcel Dabo, RB Demetric Felton, OG Arlington Hambright, RB Evan Hull, DT Eric Johnson II, DT Jonah Laulu, DE Titus Leo, TE Jordan Murray, C Mike Panasiuk, RB Zavier Scott, CB Jaylin Simpson, S Michael Tutsie, OT Jake Witt and LB Craig Young.
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Colts | Genard Avery let go Tue Aug 27, 01:59 PM
Indianapolis Colts DE Genard Avery was released on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
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Colts | Ameer Speed hits the open market Tue Aug 27, 01:49 PM
Indianapolis Colts CB Ameer Speed was released on Tuesday, Aug. 27.
Link to story Colts | Jelani Woods' season over Tue Aug 27, 12:18 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (toe) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Tuesday, Aug. 27, ending his season.
| Footballguys view: Woods also spent all last year on injured reserve with a hamstring injury. A third-round pick of the Colts in 2022, Woods had a solid rookie season with 25 catches for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Now, he'll try to get healthy for 2025. Meanwhile, Kylen Granson, Moe Alie-Cox, and Drew Ogletree will be the team's top three players at the position, one the Colts have handled by committee in past seasons. |
Colts | Indianapolis makes moves Sun Aug 25, 01:55 PM
Indianapolis Colts WR Tyrie Cleveland, S Ronnie Harrison Jr., DE Derek Rivers and WR Greg Ward Jr. were released Sunday, Aug. 25. Also, CB Clay Fields III, K Spencer Shrader, QB Kedon Slovis, WR Derek Slywka and LB Mike Smith Jr. were waived.
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Colts | Josh Sills cut from IR Fri Aug 23, 07:46 PM
Indianapolis Colts OG Josh Sills (undisclosed) was waived from the Reserve/Injured list Friday, Aug. 23, after the two sides reached an injury settlement.
Link to story Colts | Jelani Woods out for several months Fri Aug 23, 01:43 PM
Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (toe) underwent surgery to repair his recent turf toe injury on Friday, Aug. 23, and is expected to miss about four months, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: It will be another redshirt year for Woods, who hasn't delivered after a promising rookie year in 2022 for the third round pick. The Colts will use the tight end a lot, but the role will be split between Kylen Granson, Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, and Will Mallory. |
Colts | Anthony Richardson uneven versus Cincinnati Fri Aug 23, 01:46 AM
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson completed 8 of 14 passes for 86 yards and a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday, Aug. 22. He also had an interception returned for a touchdown and fumbled, though the Colts were able to recover.
| Footballguys view: Richardson was very good on the scripted first drive, but later had some moments that reminded us what he missed out on when he was out for most of his rookie year. Richardson hasn't had many college or pro snaps and will learn on the job. It could be a rocky ride in fantasy leagues, but when Richardson is good, he could be good enough to win your week for you. |
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Colts | No timetable for Trey Sermon Thu Aug 22, 12:03 AM
Indianapolis Colts RB Trey Sermon (hamstring) has not returned to practice since suffering a hamstring injury during the first preseason game, and head coach Shane Steichen said there is no timetable for his return.
| Footballguys view: Sermon was injured against the Broncos in the preseason, and the team is being wisely cautious with him. Hamstring injuries are known to linger if not given time to heal. Sermon is trying to win the no.2 running back spot for the Colts behind starter Jonathan Taylor. Tyler Goodson and Evan Hull have more opportunities while Sermon misses time. |
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Colts | Julius Brents sits out Tuesday Wed Aug 21, 06:59 PM
Indianapolis CB Julius Brents (nose) did not participate in practice Tuesday, Aug. 20, but is expected to return to practice in the near future.
Link to story Colts | Surgery expected for Jelani Woods Tue Aug 20, 07:39 PM
Updating a previous report, Indianapolis Colts TE Jelani Woods (toe) is expected to undergo surgery to repair his toe injury, according to a source.
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