Indianapolis Colts

Cam Taylor-Britt CB IR

Injured Reserve

Taylor-Britt suffered the injury on the first play of the fourth quarter of Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Vikings. It's another blow to the Colts' secondary, given that the team was without Sauce Gardner (calf) during Sunday's game, and fellow defensive back Justin Walley sustained a knee injury during the contest. Taylor-Britt will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 29. Kenneth Harris and Kapena Gushiken are both in line for more defensive snaps in the absence of Taylor-Britt.

Reported: Oct 27

Cameron Mitchell CB IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Aug 19

Arden Key DE IR

Injured Reserve

Key hasn't played since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Commanders. Now, after five weeks, the 30-year-old may begin practicing. He will likely need to string together multiple positive practices for a chance to play in Week 10.

Reported: Nov 11

Micheal Clemons DE IR

Injured Reserve

Clemons sustained a toe injury in the team's 33-30 overtime loss against Kansas City on Sunday night, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. His absence won't have a major impact on the team's defensive approach.

Reported: Sep 22

Carson Towt TE IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Reported: Sep 08

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

"We'll see. Like I said last week, he's still in that rehab process, and I'm not going to put a timetable on return," Steichen noted of the wideout, who's been on IR since Sept. 26. At 2-7, the Colts were sellers ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, so the team presumably has no reason rush Pierce back. With Keenan Allen and Josh Downs no longer in the mix, Indy's healthy WRs for now are Ashton Dulin, Laquon Treadwell, Anthony Gould, Deion Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Reported: Nov 11

D.J. Montgomery WR IR

Injured Reserve

Montgomery signed with the team in early August, ultimately reeling in two of three targets for 21 yards during the preseason. The wide receiver appears to have picked up an abdominal injury at some point during the preseason, and he is now set to miss the entire 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he reaches an injury settlement with Indianapolis.

Reported: Aug 31

Justin Walley CB O

Out

After being injured in Week 7, Walley has missed the past two games but appears ready to return to the lineup Sunday against the Dolphins. He's spent most of his time covering the slot for the Colts this season, recording 35 tackles (23 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across seven appearances.

Reported: Nov 11

Kevin Givens DT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 01

Dalton Tucker G O

Out

inactive

Reported: Oct 25

George Gumbs Jr. LB O

Out

inactive

Reported: Sep 27

Charlie Heck OT O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

As has been the case throughout the season, Leonard is a healthy scratch. However, he will be available if Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Reported: Nov 08

DJ Giddens RB O

Out

Giddens was a full participant in practice after being unavailable for Week 2 against the Chiefs due to a knee injury. He'll be a healthy scratch for Sunday's AFC South showdown, with Seth McGowan being the lone depth option out of the backfield behind bell-cow running back Jonathan Taylor. Giddens' next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 4.

Reported: Sep 27

Pharaoh Brown TE O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Will Mallory TE O

Out

inactive

Reported: Nov 08

Jalen Travis OT D

Doubtful

doubtful

Reported: Nov 10

Tanor Bortolini C Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 07

Charvarius Ward CB Q

Questionable

Ward registered an LP-LP-FP practice log, and while he's been tagged as questionable, he's probably closer to probable for Sunday's game given his full practice participation Friday. If he's not cleared to play, then Cam Taylor-Britt would be the top candidate to start opposite Sauce Gardner at outside cornerback.

Reported: Oct 09

Sauce Gardner CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 27

Jaylahn Tuimoloau DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 14

Tim Smith DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 28

Matt Goncalves G Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 28

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Austin Ajiake LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 21

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 03

CJ Allen LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 27

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

Carlies was injured in the first half and was initially deemed questionable to return. He was then ruled out after halftime. Austin Ajiake is likely going to be asked to take on more defensive snaps in Carlies' absence.

Reported: Nov 08

Luke Rhodes LS Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Rigoberto Sanchez P Q

Questionable

Sanchez injured his foot in the fourth quarter when the Titans blocked his punt for a touchdown. With Sanchez questionable to return, kicker Spencer Shrader may have to take over punting duties for the Colts' special teams.

Reported: Oct 18

Anthony Richardson Sr. QB Q

Questionable

It's a new injury for Richardson, leaving his status for Week 2 against the Chiefs uncertain. If Richardson can't dress, Riley Leonard would serve as the Colts' QB2 behind Daniel Jones.

Reported: Sep 16

A.J. Haulcy S Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 11

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

After being a DNP on Wednesday, Ogletree's return to practice puts him on track for Sunday's game against Dallas. The Colts are using four tight ends most weeks, featuring Tyler Warren in the passing game, while Mo Alie-Cox, Ogletree and Will Mallory play part-time roles.

Reported: Nov 05

Mo Alie-Cox TE Q

Questionable

The veteran blocking tight end was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. If he can't play Sunday against Miami, Will Mallory, Drew Ogeltree and Pharaoh Brown would be next in line for snaps at tight end behind Tyler Warren.

Reported: Nov 11

Sean McKeon TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Sep 08

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

Warren has now logged limited practices on back-to-back days after missing the last two games, a positive sign for his progress ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Despite the two-game absence, Warren still leads the Colts with 30 catches and is second on the team behind Jonathan Taylor with three total touchdowns in five appearances. Warren would likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation.

Reported: Oct 29

Anthony Gould WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Nov 03

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

That's two straight limited sessions to begin the week for Dulin after he missed the Colts' past two games due to a hamstring issue. The veteran wideout appears to be making progress in his recovery, as he didn't practice at all during Week 5 and Week 6 prep. Dulin's likelihood of returning for Sunday's matchup in Minnesota should gain clarity with the release of Friday's injury report and game designations.

Reported: Oct 22

Coleman Owen WR Q

Questionable

Owen sustained a concussion during the opening drive of Saturday's preseason matchup versus Detroit. The 25-year-old will now need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the field.

Reported: Aug 29

Darius Slayton WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Reported: Oct 13

Josh Downs WR Q

Questionable

Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, Downs was able to take part in individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to the media, which suggests that his hamstring injury isn't an overly serious one. The fact that Downs' limitations Wednesday were also attributed to rest is another positive sign that he'll be ready to play Sunday against the Titans. The wideout will still likely need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Reported: Oct 14

Keenan Allen WR Q

Questionable

After back-to-back limited sessions earlier in the week, Allen got in a full practice Friday. However, he still hasn't gotten the full green light for Sunday's contest. If he plays, the veteran wideout will slide back into a prominent role alongside Josh Downs, bumping Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin back down the depth chart.

Reported: Oct 09

A.J. Haulcy S Q

Questionable

questionable

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

"We'll see. Like I said last week, he's still in that rehab process, and I'm not going to put a timetable on return," Steichen noted of the wideout, who's been on IR since Sept. 26. At 2-7, the Colts were sellers ahead of the NFL's trade deadline, so the team presumably has no reason rush Pierce back. With Keenan Allen and Josh Downs no longer in the mix, Indy's healthy WRs for now are Ashton Dulin, Laquon Treadwell, Anthony Gould, Deion Burks and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

Arden Key DE IR

Injured Reserve

Key hasn't played since sustaining a hamstring injury in Week 4 against the Commanders. Now, after five weeks, the 30-year-old may begin practicing. He will likely need to string together multiple positive practices for a chance to play in Week 10.

Justin Walley CB O

Out

After being injured in Week 7, Walley has missed the past two games but appears ready to return to the lineup Sunday against the Dolphins. He's spent most of his time covering the slot for the Colts this season, recording 35 tackles (23 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and three pass breakups across seven appearances.

Luke Rhodes LS Q

Questionable

questionable

Mo Alie-Cox TE Q

Questionable

The veteran blocking tight end was injured in last Sunday's loss to the Cowboys. If he can't play Sunday against Miami, Will Mallory, Drew Ogeltree and Pharaoh Brown would be next in line for snaps at tight end behind Tyler Warren.

A.J. Haulcy S Q

Questionable

questionable

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Jalen Travis OT D

Doubtful

doubtful

Justin Walley CB Q

Questionable

questionable

A.J. Haulcy S O

Out

out

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB O

Out

out

Justin Walley CB O

Out

out

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB O

Out

inactive

Charlie Heck OT O

Out

inactive

Jalen Travis OT Q

Questionable

Travis suffered a knee injury in the third quarter and was initially deemed questionable to return. However, he was ruled out not long thereafter. Luke Tenuta has entered the game at right tackle in Travis' stead.

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

Carlies was injured in the first half and was initially deemed questionable to return. He was then ruled out after halftime. Austin Ajiake is likely going to be asked to take on more defensive snaps in Carlies' absence.

Justin Walley CB O

Out

inactive

Mo Alie-Cox TE Q

Questionable

Alie-Cox exited in the fourth quarter and was subsequently deemed questionable to return. The veteran tight end has been a minor part of Indianapolis' offense this season, logging four catches through eight games. Alie-Cox hadn't recorded a catch or target prior to his departure Sunday.

Pharaoh Brown TE O

Out

inactive

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

As has been the case throughout the season, Leonard is a healthy scratch. However, he will be available if Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Will Mallory TE O

Out

inactive

A.J. Haulcy S O

Out

Haulcy appeared on Friday's injury report with an ankle injury. The strong safety initially entered the weekend listed as questionable but has now been downgraded to out ahead of Sunday's contest. Second-year safety Hunter Wohler is set to start at safety alongside Cam Bynum against the Cowboys.

A.J. Haulcy S Q

Questionable

questionable

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB O

Out

Davis-Gauthier has been ruled out for Week 9 after missing all week of practice. The Colts are without the 29-year-old for the first time this season. He has accounted for 65 tackles (33 solo) and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in eight games. CJ Allen and Austin Ajiake could see more playing time in Davis-Gauthier's place.

Jalen Travis OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Justin Walley CB O

Out

Walley hurt his knee in Week 7 against Minnesota and wasn't able to play last Sunday versus the Jaguars. He's still bothered by the issue and is set to miss a second straight game. Kapena Gushiken and Kenneth Harris again figure to log more defensive snaps as a result.

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

That's back-to-back DNPs to open the practice week for Davis-Gaither, who has started all eight games this season. He's piled up 65 tackles (33 solo) and one pass breakup on 92 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps.

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

After being a DNP on Wednesday, Ogletree's return to practice puts him on track for Sunday's game against Dallas. The Colts are using four tight ends most weeks, featuring Tyler Warren in the passing game, while Mo Alie-Cox, Ogletree and Will Mallory play part-time roles.

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

Steichen said that Pierce, who has been on IR since Sept. 26, is currently rehabbing his injury, but the wideout's return is clearly not imminent. At 2-6, the Colts, who are already sellers ahead of the NFL trade deadline, have little incentive to rush Pierce back. Meanwhile, fellow WR Josh Downs has asked to be dealt, a situation that further clouds the team's pass-catching corps ahead of Week 9.

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Anthony Gould WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Justin Walley CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

out

Bryce Boettcher LB O

Out

out

Justin Walley CB O

Out

out

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

inactive

Bryce Boettcher LB O

Out

Boettcher seemed like a long shot to play despite entering the week with a "questionable" status, as he failed to take the practice field in any capacity all week. While the rookie misses his second consecutive games, Austin Ajiake and Jaylon Carlies are candidates to see extra reps at linebacker.

Charlie Heck OT O

Out

inactive

Justin Walley CB O

Out

inactive

Kevin Givens DT O

Out

inactive

Pharaoh Brown TE O

Out

inactive

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

As the emergency QB3, Leonard is now allowed to see the field Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson are taken out of the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

Gould suffered a concussion in Week 6 against Tennessee and didn't play last Sunday versus Minnesota. Though he logged full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday this week, it appears he hasn't yet been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. As such, Gould will have to sit out another contest, which will primarily impact Indianapolis' plans for the return game.

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

Boettcher missed Week 7 due to a groin issue and didn't practice at all this week. Despite his trio of DNPs, the Colts think he at least has a chance of being ready to play Sunday. Boettcher has logged 25 tackles (eight solo) through his first six NFL contests.

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

Ogletree's practice reps Wednesday and Thursday were limited by a knee injury that he likely picked up against the Vikings in Week 7. He was a DNP for Friday's session, but the Colts have left the door open for Ogletree to suit up Sunday, depending on how his knee feels over the weekend and during pregame warmups. Tyler Warren (groin) has been cleared to return from a two-game absence, but Ogletree's absence would mean more offensive snaps would be available for Will Mallory, Mo Alie-Cox and Pharaoh Brown.

Justin Walley CB O

Out

Walley tweaked his knee against the Vikings in Week 7, and he was unable to participate in any of the three Week 8 practice sessions. The good news for the Colts is that Sauce Gardner (calf) has been cleared to play Sunday, but Walley's absence means more defensive snaps in the secondary will be available for Kapena Gushiken and Kenneth Harris. Walley's next opportunity to play is Week 9 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 8.

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

Gould suffered a concussion in the Week 6 loss to the Titans and didn't play versus the Vikings in Week 7. He was estimated as limited in Wednesday's walkthrough, though his full participation in Thursday's practice suggests he will be out there Sunday versus the Jaguars.

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

Ogletree hasn't had a productive 2026 campaign, totaling three catches (five targets) for 16 yards. Still, if the knee issue prevents him from suiting up Sunday against Jacksonville, it could at least mean more snaps for Will Mallory and Mo Alie-Cox behind Tyler Warren (groin).

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

Warren has now logged limited practices on back-to-back days after missing the last two games, a positive sign for his progress ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Despite the two-game absence, Warren still leads the Colts with 30 catches and is second on the team behind Jonathan Taylor with three total touchdowns in five appearances. Warren would likely need to log a full practice Friday to avoid an injury designation.

Anthony Gould WR Q

Questionable

Indianapolis held only a walkthrough practice Wednesday, but Gould seems to have made some progress in his recovery from the concussion that kept him out in Week 7 at Minnesota. He'll still need to be cleared for return to game action by an independent neurologist before suiting up again, if he hasn't been already.

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

Ogletree presumably picked up the knee injury during Sunday's game at Minnesota, but his status indicates it's probably not too severe. If he can practice in full Thursday or Friday, he could still avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Matt Goncalves G Q

Questionable

questionable

Tim Smith DT Q

Questionable

questionable

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

This is a good sign for Warren, who has missed the last two games and did not practice at all leading up to Week 7. The Colts kept him limited in his return Wednesday, but he could ramp up as the week progresses. Indianapolis takes on Jacksonville in Week 8.

Anthony Gould WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Cam Taylor-Britt CB IR

Injured Reserve

Taylor-Britt suffered the injury on the first play of the fourth quarter of Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Vikings. It's another blow to the Colts' secondary, given that the team was without Sauce Gardner (calf) during Sunday's game, and fellow defensive back Justin Walley sustained a knee injury during the contest. Taylor-Britt will be required to miss at least the next four games, so the earliest he can return is Week 12 against the Giants on Sunday, Nov. 29. Kenneth Harris and Kapena Gushiken are both in line for more defensive snaps in the absence of Taylor-Britt.

CJ Allen LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Sauce Gardner CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

A couple weeks ago, Pierce shed the cast that he had been wearing to protect his surgically repaired left heel, but the wideout looks like he'll remain limited to rehab work for at least another week before potentially making his return to practice. In Pierce's continued absence, the Colts will lean on Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and Laquon Treadwell to serve as their primary receiver trio, though none of the three have been consistent fantasy producers while quarterback Daniel Jones (4:7 TD:INT, 5.8 yards per attempt) has struggled mightily through the first seven weeks of the season.

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

out

Bryce Boettcher LB O

Out

out

CJ Allen LB O

Out

out

Justin Walley CB Q

Questionable

Walley exited the Week 7 meeting with the Vikings in the third quarter and did not return. Until there is a more definitive update on his condition, he should be considered questionable ahead of Sunday's game versus the Jaguars. If Walley can't suit up for that contest, Cam Taylor-Britt (groin) and Kapena Gushiken are candidates for more snaps.

Sauce Gardner CB O

Out

out

Tyler Warren TE O

Out

out

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

inactive

Bryce Boettcher LB O

Out

Boettcher strung together a DNP-FP-DNP practice log during Week 7 prep due to a groin injury, but he has not been cleared by medical staff to play Sunday. Germaine Pratt, Austin Ajiake and Tahj Chambers are all in line for more defensive snaps in the absence of Boettcher, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Jaguars on Nov. 1.

Dalton Tucker G O

Out

inactive

Justin Walley CB Q

Questionable

Walley was shaken up on a defensive play in the third quarter, though the nature of his injury has not been announced by the team. Kenneth Harris and Cam Taylor-Britt are in line for more defensive snaps for as long as Walley is sidelined.

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

Leonard will continue to serve as the team's emergency QB3, and as such, he is prohibited from playing Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson are removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Sauce Gardner CB O

Out

The decision doesn't come as much of a surprise, given that Gardner is considered week-to-week due to a calf injury that he picked up during the Colts' Week 6 loss to the Titans. Cam Taylor-Britt will likely start opposite Charvarius Ward at outside cornerback in the absence of Gardner, whose next chance to play is Week 8 against the Jaguars on Nov. 1.

Tyler Warren TE O

Out

inactive

CJ Allen LB O

Out

Allen was downgraded to out Saturday after being listed as questionable Friday. The rookie second-rounder will not be able to overcome his ankle injury in time for Sunday's contest, leaving the Colts' defensive depth thinner against the Vikings.

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Sauce Gardner CB O

Out

out

Tyler Warren TE O

Out

After missing practice throughout the week, Warren will sit out a second straight game. Will Mallory figures to take over as the team's top pass catcher at tight end, with Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree also having roles.

Anthony Gould WR O

Out

Gould suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to Tennessee and remains in the NFL's protocol. He'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's eligible to play again. Gould has logged only one offensive snap through five games, but he's been a key part of the Colts' special-teams unit as a kick and punt returner.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

That's two straight limited sessions to begin the week for Dulin after he missed the Colts' past two games due to a hamstring issue. The veteran wideout appears to be making progress in his recovery, as he didn't practice at all during Week 5 and Week 6 prep. Dulin's likelihood of returning for Sunday's matchup in Minnesota should gain clarity with the release of Friday's injury report and game designations.

CJ Allen LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

Warren has missed the Colts' first two practices leading up to Sunday's game against the Vikings after sitting out the Week 6 loss to Tennessee. He seems to have sustained his groin injury last Friday, when he was a late addition to the Week 6 injury report. Warren probably needs to practice in some capacity Friday to avoid being ruled out when the Colts reveal their Week 7 injury designations.

Austin Ajiake LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Bryce Boettcher LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Drew Ogletree TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Jalen Travis OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Justin Walley CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Matt Goncalves G Q

Questionable

questionable

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

A groin injury cropped up for Warren on Friday going into Week 6, and it prevented him from suiting up against the Titans. He was unable to practice Wednesday, which puts his practice participation firmly on the radar for the remainder of the week. If he's unable to go Sunday, Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory would take most of the tight end reps.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

Pierce now has spent the requisite four games on injured reserve after re-injuring his surgically repaired left heel in the Colts' Week 2 loss to the Chiefs, but he'll need some more time to complete a rehab program before getting back on the practice field. Given the recurring nature of Pierce's injury in addition to the significant financial investment in him, the Colts are likely to take a deliberate approach in bringing the wideout back from IR.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

out

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

out

Sauce Gardner CB D

Doubtful

Gardner was unable to return to Sunday's 26-20 loss to Tennessee after going down with the calf injury in the third quarter. While the Colts are confident that the calf strain won't result in an extended absence, the two-time Pro Bowl cornerback appears likely be sidelined for the team's Week 7 game versus the Vikings. Gardner has gotten off to a lackluster start to his first full season in Indianapolis, logging 17 tackles, four pass breakups and no interceptions through the team's first six games.

Tyler Warren TE O

Out

out

Anthony Gould WR Q

Questionable

Gould, a depth receiver who typically makes most of his contributions on special teams, didn't record any statistics before exiting the game in the second half to get checked for the concussion.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

inactive

Dalton Tucker G O

Out

inactive

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

inactive

Rigoberto Sanchez P Q

Questionable

Sanchez injured his foot in the fourth quarter when the Titans blocked his punt for a touchdown. With Sanchez questionable to return, kicker Spencer Shrader may have to take over punting duties for the Colts' special teams.

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

Leonard will once again serve as the emergency QB3, meaning that he is restricted from playing Sunday unless both Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson leave the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Sauce Gardner CB Q

Questionable

Gardner exited the third quarter of Sunday's game with a calf injury. The cornerback returned to the locker room with what appears to be a significant issue. Cam Taylor-Britt is in at outside cornerback opposite Charvarius Ward.

Tyler Warren TE O

Out

Warren was labeled as a game-time decision for Sunday's AFC South tilt after the second-year tight end popped up on Friday's injury report due to a lingering groin injury from training camp. Warren has seen at least seven targets in three of his last four games, and those opportunities will be absorbed by tight ends Mo Alie-Cox and Will Mallory, as well as wide receivers Josh Downs and Keenan Allen.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

Dulin was unable to participate in any Week 6 prep sessions. The wide receiver will miss a second consecutive game as he focuses on recovering from his hamstring issue. Deion Burks is set to be the No. 4 wide receiver for the Colts again.

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

Carlies will end up missing a second consecutive game due to a rib injury. His next chance to play is Sunday, Oct. 25, against the Vikings in Week 7, although he's not been cleared to practice since sustaining the injury in Week 4 against the Commanders in London.

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

Warren dealt with a groin injury in August, so this could be a recurrence rather than a new issue. Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reported that Warren grimaced after a red-zone rep at Friday's practice, but there hasn't been any comment from team or player about what happened and whether the tight end is expected to play Sunday. The only good news for Warren's fantasy managers is that the Colts and Titans are scheduled for an early afternoon kickoff at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

Dulin sat out Sunday's game at Pittsburgh due to a hamstring injury, and he now appears to be trending towards missing a second game because of it. Unless he's able to return to practice in some capacity Friday, it's unlikely he'll be available in Week 6 versus the Titans.

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

It's a sign that Pierce is progressing in his recovery from a left heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs. The earliest he is eligible to return from injured reserve is Week 7 against the Vikings, and while Pierce opted for rehab and avoided surgery, Boyd believes that the fifth-year wide receiver is not close to a return. Josh Downs popped up on Wednesday's injury report with a hamstring injury, so Keenan Allen could be the Colts' top wide receiver for Sunday's AFC South showdown against the Titans.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

Dulin has not been cleared to practice or play since sustaining a hamstring injury during the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders in London. He'll have two more chances to log at least a limited practice ahead of the Colts' AFC South showdown against the Titans on Sunday.

Jalen Travis OT Q

Questionable

questionable

Jaylahn Tuimoloau DE Q

Questionable

questionable

Josh Downs WR Q

Questionable

Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, Downs was able to take part in individual drills during the portion of practice that was open to the media, which suggests that his hamstring injury isn't an overly serious one. The fact that Downs' limitations Wednesday were also attributed to rest is another positive sign that he'll be ready to play Sunday against the Titans. The wideout will still likely need to upgrade to full practice participation by Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend.

Matt Goncalves G Q

Questionable

questionable

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Darius Slayton WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

out

Darius Slayton WR O

Out

out

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

out

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

inactive

Dalton Tucker G O

Out

inactive

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

inactive

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

Leonard is inactive once again. However, as has been the case in previous weeks, Leonard will be available if Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson exit the contest due to injury, illness or ejection.

Arden Key DE IR

Injured Reserve

Key sustained a hamstring injury against the Colts in Week 4, and the injury is severe enough for the veteran defensive lineman to warrant a stint on IR. He'll be required to miss at least four games, so the earliest Key can return is Week 9 against the Cowboys on Sunday, Nov. 8. Laiatu Latu, Jaylahn Tuimoloau and rookie fifth-rounder George Gumbs are all in line for more defensive snaps in Key's absence.

Darius Slayton WR O

Out

Slayton drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a limited practice Friday due to a new knee issue. The veteran wide receiver -- who signed with the Colts on Sept. 21 -- will have to wait at least one more week to make his debut with his new team, with his next chance to do so being Week 6 against the Titans on Sunday, Oct. 18. Indianapolis could also be without veteran wideout Keenan Allen (groin), which would leave Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell and Deion Burks as the top wide receivers for Sunday's road contest.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

Dulin likely sustained his hamstring injury in the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders. The wide receiver has not practiced since appearing on Wednesday's injury report with the issue and will likely need to miss some time. Deion Burks is set to be the No. 4 option at wide receiver in Dulin's absence.

Charvarius Ward CB Q

Questionable

Ward registered an LP-LP-FP practice log, and while he's been tagged as questionable, he's probably closer to probable for Sunday's game given his full practice participation Friday. If he's not cleared to play, then Cam Taylor-Britt would be the top candidate to start opposite Sauce Gardner at outside cornerback.

Darius Slayton WR Q

Questionable

Slayton showed up on Friday's injury report as a limited practice participant, and his new knee injury puts him in jeopardy of missing Sunday's road game in what would be his Colts debut if he was cleared to play. Ashton Dulin (hamstring) has been ruled out and Keenan Allen (groin) is also listed as questionable, which leaves Josh Downs, Laquon Treadwell and Deion Burks as the top, healthy wide receivers on the Colts' roster heading into the weekend.

Jaylon Carlies LB O

Out

Carlies was unable to practice throughout the Colts' Week 5 prep. The weakside linebacker injured his ribs in the team's Week 4 win over the Commanders in London. Tahj Chambers or Austin Ajiake will start at weakside linebacker in Carlies' absence.

Keenan Allen WR Q

Questionable

After back-to-back limited sessions earlier in the week, Allen got in a full practice Friday. However, he still hasn't gotten the full green light for Sunday's contest. If he plays, the veteran wideout will slide back into a prominent role alongside Josh Downs, bumping Laquon Treadwell and Ashton Dulin back down the depth chart.

Will Mallory TE IR

Injured Reserve

Mallory was designated to return to practice Wednesday. The tight end remains on injured reserve with a thumb injury but was able to log full practice sessions throughout Week 5 prep. The 27-year-old likely has not yet built up his conditioning enough for the Colts to allow him to suit up for Sunday's contest.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

Dulin popped up on the Colts' injury report Wednesday with a hamstring issue, and his availability for Week 5 is now in serious doubt. He'll probably have to return to practice in some capacity Friday to have a realistic chance of suiting up Sunday at Pittsburgh.

Charvarius Ward CB Q

Questionable

questionable

Keenan Allen WR Q

Questionable

It was another limited session for Allen, who is working his way back from a groin injury that kept him out against the Commanders in Week 4. Allen is trending toward being ready to go against the Steelers on Sunday, which would give this receiving corps a much-needed boost.

Will Mallory TE IR

Injured Reserve

Mallory's 21-day practice window to be activated from IR was opened by the Colts Wednesday, and it seems like he could be trending towards being available in Week 5. Indianapolis' final injury report of the week Friday will shed more light on his status ahead of Sunday's game at Pittsburgh.

Akeem Davis-Gaither LB Q

Questionable

Davis-Gaither played all but two of the Colts' defensive snaps during their Week 4 win over the Commanders in London, finishing with eight tackles (five solo). The veteran linebacker appears to have picked up a knee injury in the process, and he'll have two more chances to return to practice ahead of Sunday's road game against the Steelers.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

Dulin missed two consecutive games due to an ankle injury before being cleared to play against the Commanders in Week 4, when he caught three of six targets for 29 yards. He's now working through a different lower-body injury, but he'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's road game against the Steelers.

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

Carlies injured his ribs toward the tail end of the Colts' Week 4 win over the Commanders in London, logging five tackles (three solo) and an interception before leaving the game late in the third quarter. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice, but if he's not cleared to play against the Steelers on Sunday, then rookie second-rounder CJ Allen and Austin Ajiake would be the top candidates to start at linebacker.

Keenan Allen WR Q

Questionable

After missing last Sunday's win over the Commanders, Allen's return to the practice field puts him on track to suit up Sunday against the Steelers. He should slot back into full-time duties alongside Josh Downs and Laquon Treadwell, with Ashton Dulin heading back to more of a special-teams role.

Tanor Bortolini C Q

Questionable

questionable

Will Mallory TE IR

Injured Reserve

After sustaining a thumb injury in August, Mallory was sent to injured reserve at the conclusion of the preseason. The 27-year-old has made good progress in his recovery and after he missed the minimum four games, the Colts have decided to clear him to practice at the first opportunity in which he's eligible to do so. Mallory could make his 2026 debut as soon as this Sunday in Pittsburgh, though he'll likely struggle to earn playing time behind fellow tight ends Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox and Drew Ogletree.

Arden Key DE O

Out

Key's availability was already in doubt for Week 5 after he sustained a hamstring injury in Sunday's win over Washington, and he's now set to miss the next three to four weeks for the Colts. JT Tuimoloau and Caden Curry should see an increase in reps on the defensive line while Key is out.

Jaylon Carlies LB Q

Questionable

Carlies set the Colts up in Commanders territory after picking off Athan Kaliakmanis early in the third quarter, leading to a five-yard rushing touchdown by Jonathan Taylor four plays later. He ended up checking out of the game shortly after securing the interception before being ruled out during the fourth quarter, so his practice activity will warrant monitoring in Week 5 to get a sense of his chances of playing in the Colts' next game Sunday versus the Steelers.

Keenan Allen WR Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

Ian Rapoport of NFL Network had previously relayed last week that Pierce would avoid another procedure after aggravating his surgically repaired heel in a Sept. 20 loss to the Chiefs, but that report was called into question after the wideout was spotted Sunday moving around the Colts locker room with the aid of a scooter while he had a cast on his left foot. Apparently, Pierce is using the cast for extra protection and using the scooter to keep weight off the injured foot, which he hopes will accelerate the healing process. Pierce is without a timeline to return to game action, but he'll have to miss at least three more contests after landing on injured reserve over the weekend.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

inactive

Dalton Tucker G O

Out

inactive

Darius Slayton WR O

Out

Slayton signed with the Colts on Monday, two weeks after being released by the Giants. The move was to bolster Indianapolis' depth at wide receiver due to the absence of Alec Pierce (heel, IR). However, Slayton is not quite ready to make his Colts' debut, and his next opportunity to do so is Week 4 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 4. The Colts will roll with six active wide receivers Sunday in Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Laquon Treadwell, Deion Burks, Anthony Gould and Nick Westbrook-Ikhine.

DJ Giddens RB O

Out

Giddens was a full participant in practice after being unavailable for Week 2 against the Chiefs due to a knee injury. He'll be a healthy scratch for Sunday's AFC South showdown, with Seth McGowan being the lone depth option out of the backfield behind bell-cow running back Jonathan Taylor. Giddens' next opportunity to play is Week 4 against the Commanders on Sunday, Oct. 4.

George Gumbs Jr. LB O

Out

inactive

Riley Leonard QB O

Out

For a third consecutive week, Leonard will operate as the emergency QB3 behind starter Daniel Jones and backup Anthony Richardson. That prohibits Leonard from playing Sunday unless both Jones and Richardson were to be removed from the game due to injury, illness or ejection.

Alec Pierce WR IR

Injured Reserve

A stint on IR requires a player to miss at least four games, but Pierce is expected to be sidelined for several weeks while rehabbing from a heel injury that he aggravated during the Colts' overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. The good news for Pierce is that X-rays game back negative on the heel, but in his absence, the Colts will rely more heavily on Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton and Tyler Warren in the passing game. In a corresponding move, Anthony Gould was signed from the Colts' practice squad to the active roster.

Micheal Clemons DE IR

Injured Reserve

Clemons sustained a toe injury in the team's 33-30 overtime loss against Kansas City on Sunday night, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. His absence won't have a major impact on the team's defensive approach.

Ashton Dulin WR O

Out

Dulin won't suit up versus the Chiefs, with head coach Shane Steichen labeling the wideout as "week-to-week." While Dulin is sidelined, Seth McGowan should handle most of the return duties. Laquon Treadwell also figures to see extra playing time behind Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce (heel).

DJ Giddens RB Q

Questionable

Giddens was a healthy scratch for the 41-23 loss to the Ravens in Week 1. He's now dealing with a knee injury, though he was able to practice in full Friday. With that in mind, even if Giddens is healthy, there's a chance he will be inactive. Conversely, if he is active, he's still not a candidate to see much action from scrimmage.

Anthony Richardson Sr. QB Q

Questionable

It's a new injury for Richardson, leaving his status for Week 2 against the Chiefs uncertain. If Richardson can't dress, Riley Leonard would serve as the Colts' QB2 behind Daniel Jones.

Ashton Dulin WR Q

Questionable

Dulin likely suffered his ankle injury in the Colts' 41-23 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. The wide receiver is the team's starting kick returner and second punt returner as well as the No. 4 option on offense. If Dulin must miss time due to injury, the Colts will have many holes in the roster to fill. The franchise will likely elevate someone from the practice squad to help manage the load on special teams in the event Dulin is ruled out of next Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.

Austin Ajiake LB Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR Q

Questionable

After undergoing offseason ankle surgery and missing most of training camp, Pierce was expected to have his snaps limited to some degree in Week 1. He ended up finishing with four receptions for 61 yards on six targets while taking the field for 32 of the Colts' 54 snaps, but it's unclear what affect the wrist issue may have had on his workload. With X-rays on Pierce's left hand having already returned negative, Pierce is expected to be ready to play in the Colts' Week 2 contest in Kansas City, though he may not necessarily be a full participant in all of the team's practices leading up to game day.

Carson Towt TE IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Sean McKeon TE Q

Questionable

questionable

A.J. Haulcy S Q

Questionable

Haulcy missed the Colts' last two preseason games due to an ankle injury. The safety has not been given a return timeline, and it is unclear if he will be available for the team's Week 1 showdown with the Ravens. The rookie third-rounder out of LSU is set to be the Colts' starting strong safety. If Haulcy is unavailable for Week 1 or beyond, Hunter Wohler will likely take over the job.

Josh Downs WR Q

Questionable

Downs missed some practice time last week with what he termed as a "very minor" calf injury. The Colts will release their first Week 1 injury report Sept. 9, and if his activity Tuesday is any indication, Downs could be off the report entirely as the team prepares for its season opener against the Ravens.

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

The Colts won't have to reveal the extent of Warren's practice participation until they release their first injury report of the season Sept. 9, but his presence on the field Tuesday is a good indication that he'll be operating with no restrictions leading up to the Week 1 game against the Ravens. The second-year tight end strained his adductor during an Aug. 19 practice, but the Colts never indicated that the injury was anything that would seriously jeopardize his availability for the start of the regular season.

D.J. Montgomery WR IR

Injured Reserve

Montgomery signed with the team in early August, ultimately reeling in two of three targets for 21 yards during the preseason. The wide receiver appears to have picked up an abdominal injury at some point during the preseason, and he is now set to miss the entire 2026 campaign while on IR, unless he reaches an injury settlement with Indianapolis.

Will Mallory TE IR

Injured Reserve

Mallory suffered a thumb injury, and he sat out the team's last two games of the preseason. The tight end will now be forced to miss at least four contests to open the 2026 campaign, and the earliest he'll be able to make his regular-season debut is in Week 5 against the Steelers on Oct. 11.

Alec Pierce WR Q

Questionable

Pierce was activated from the Active/PUP list Thursday, but he is not ready to appear in a game just yet. He will keep building up over the next two weeks with an eye on suiting up for his team's Week 1 matchup with the Ravens.

Coleman Owen WR Q

Questionable

Owen sustained a concussion during the opening drive of Saturday's preseason matchup versus Detroit. The 25-year-old will now need to clear the league's concussion protocol before he's eligible to return to the field.

Josh Downs WR Q

Questionable

Downs sat out Tuesday's practice with an undisclosed injury, and the reason for his absence is now known. The extent of his setback is uncertain, but the Colts are down their top two options at wide receiver for the time being.

Charvarius Ward CB Q

Questionable

Ward dealt with back tightness during the offseason and has continued to battle it this summer, causing him to miss the past couple weeks of action. The Colts will now aim to get Ward ready for the regular-season opener 19 days from now Sept. 13 against the Ravens. Ward is expected to bookend Sauce Gardner at cornerback for Indianapolis.

Tyler Warren TE Q

Questionable

"We're gonna be pretty smart with Tyler [Warren] this week," said coach Shane Steichen on Tuesday. Warren, who suffered a strained abductor last week in joint practice, is being brought along cautiously and may continue to miss practice with the intent of having him ready to go Week 1. Even if Warren is unable to practice this week or play in the preseason finale, there is still time for the promising second-year tight end to be ready to go without missing regular-season games.

Will Mallory TE Q

Questionable

It's unclear when Mallory picked up the injury, as he was a full participant in Thursday's training camp practice. How his thumb responds to treatment over the coming days will determine whether he'll be available for the Colts' preseason finale against the Lions next Saturday. In the Colts' preseason opener against the Patriots, Mallory caught six passes on seven targets for 80 yards.

Cam Taylor-Britt CB SUS

Suspension

reserve-sus

Cameron Mitchell CB IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Carson Towt TE IR

Injured Reserve

ir

Sean McKeon TE Q

Questionable

questionable

Alec Pierce WR O

Out

Colts general manager Chris Ballard spoke about Pierce's situation Tuesday, noting that the wideout received a platelet-rich plasma injection in January before opting for surgery on his ankle two months later when the shot didn't yield the desired results. Pierce has suffered no setbacks and required no follow-up procedures, and any concern about his ankle didn't deter the Colts from signing him to a four-year, $114 million contract in March. The fifth-year player still looks like he has a few more hurdles to clear before returning to action, and he currently remains on the PUP list.

Cameron Mitchell CB Q

Questionable

By reverting to the Colts' IR, Mitchell will be forced to sit for the entire 2026 season unless he reaches an injury settlement with Indianapolis. He appeared in 10 regular-season games between the Browns and Colts last year, and finished with 19 tackles (14 solo), four pass defenses and one forced fumble.

Sauce Gardner CB Q

Questionable

The Colts' top cornerback has also been dealing with a calf issue during camp after initially sustaining a calf strain in Week 13 of last season. He ended up missing the following three games and four of the last five contests to close out the 2025 regular season. The Colts are banking on the soon-to-be 25-year-old to key their secondary this season.