Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson hoping to find their footing as Colts and Bears square off
Quarterbacks Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson started their NFL careers in similar situationsSEPTEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Matt Gay - Kicking at Thursday's practice Gay (quadriceps) is handling kicking duties at practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay couldn't practice Wednesday, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field Thursday. The veteran kicker missed Week 1 due to offseason sports hernia surgery and is now nursing a new quad issue, but he looks to be making good progress ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Bears. The Colts also have kicker Spencer Shrader on the practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
2025 NFL mock draft: 2 Colorado stars in top 8, Panthers replace Bryce Young
In our 2025 NFL mock draft, the Panthers trade out of the No. 1 spot, plus four QBs go in the first round, including Colorado's Shedeur Sand...SEPTEMBER 19
Pro Picks: 9 winless teams aim to avoid an 0-3 start that could doom their playoff aspirations
It’s already desperate times for a few NFL teams who entered the season with Super Bowl aspirationsSEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts vs. Bears Injury Report – Week 3, 2024
See who's in and who's out for the Week 3 matchup between the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears on September 22, 2024.SEPTEMBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE
Julian Blackmon - Does practice in full Blackmon (shoulder) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
Impact It was previously reported by James Boyd of The Athletic that the Utah product was on the field Wednesday, but not his level of participation. His ability to get in a full practice suggests the safety should be good to go Sunday against the Bears.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Gay - Unable to practice Wednesday Gay (quadriceps) did not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Gay is dealing with a new quad injury after having missed Week 1 while recovering from sports hernia surgery. The veteran missed a field-goal attempt wide left from 50 yards during Indianapolis' loss to Green Bay, though he converted his only other attempt from 34 yards out, plus his lone extra-point try. Gay will have two more chances to improve his practice level ahead of Sunday's game against the Bears.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Practices in full, poised to play Downs (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday and appears set to suit up Sunday versus Chicago.
Impact Downs said Wednesday morning he intends to make his 2024 debut versus the Bears, and his ability to handle a full assortment of practice reps acts as convincing confirmation of that plan. The 2023 third-round pick had been sidelined due to a high-ankle sprain since early August, but he was close to returning Week 2. Now, Downs will work in with Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell in a Colts wide receiver corps led by Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury
Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his knee on Sept. 6.SEPTEMBER 18
QB Jordan Love practices with Packers as he continues recovery from knee injury
Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love practiced Wednesday for the first time since injuring his left medial collateral ligament in a season-opening loss to the Philadelphia Eag...SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Julian Blackmon - Returns to field Blackmon (shoulder) is practicing Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Blackmon was unable to practice last week before missing their Week 2 loss to the Packers. His return to the field Wednesday should be good news for the Utah product and put him on a trajectory to take the field this Sunday against the Bears. However, it's not yet clear if Blackmon was limited or a full participant for the session, which will keep him iffy for Week 3 for now.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Laiatu Latu - Stays sidelined Latu (hip) will not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Latu suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Packers, but it wasn't expected to be anything serious. His absence from practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily change that, but it's possible he may not be ready to return in Week 3. Better clarity on his chances of playing this Sunday against the Bears should come Thursday or Friday.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Josh Downs - Plans to play vs. Chicago Downs (ankle) said Wednesday he intends to suit up for Sunday's game against the Bears, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Downs appears to be nearly recovered from the right high-ankle sprain he sustained Aug. 7. He was reportedly viewed as a 50-50 decision to play Week 2 against the Packers, but was ultimately made inactive. The 2023 third-round pick resumed practicing in full prior to being ruled out versus Green Bay, so he could be ready to immediately handle his usual assortment of reps alongside Alec Pierce and Adonai Mitchell, while working behind top wide receiver Michael Pittman.
SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE
Colts put Pro Bowl DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve with sprained right ankle
The Indianapolis Colts will be without three-time Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner for at least four games after he was placed on injured reserve with a sprained right an...SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Packers place rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd on injured reserve
Green Bay Packers rookie running back MarShawn Lloyd has been placed on injured reserve after hurting his ankle Sunday in a 16-10 victory over the Indianapolis ColtsSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kalen Jackson grew up in football, developed a passion for using the game to help others
Kalen Jackson was born into the NFL as the youngest daughter of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, so her love for the sport developed at an early ageSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Genard Avery - Gets spot on main roster Avery was signed to the 53-man roster from the Colts' practice squad Tuesday.
Impact Avery's move to the active roster comes as Indianapolis placed DeForest Buckner (ankle) on IR. The 29-year-old last suited up for the Buccaneers in 2002, where he appeared in nine contests, making five total tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
DeForest Buckner - Goes on IR with high-ankle sprain The Colts placed Buckner (ankle) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Buckner was confirmed to have sustained a right high-ankle sprain in Sunday's loss to the Packers after undergoing an MRI. While Boyd notes that the injury isn't considered season-ending, Buckner will have to miss the next four games by virtue of landing on IR and won't be eligible to play until at least Week 7 against the Dolphins. The Colts signed defensive end Genard Avery off their practice squad to replace the star defensive tackle on the 53-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
NFL uniforms: Who has the best look in each division?
We're going division-by-division to pick the best NFL uniforms, and we need your help. Vote for the best here, then we'll pit the eight divi...SEPTEMBER 17
QB Stock Market Week 3: Kyler Murray is back. Has Sam Darnold arrived?
A handful of veterans are making the most of second chances, while more than a few recent top picks are struggling. Here are Henry McKenna's...SEPTEMBER 17
Sean Payton bypasses opportunity to go for onside kick under new rules after Colts, Niners try
It seemed like the perfect time for Sean Payton to try an onside kick under the NFL's new kickoff rules that only allow them in the fourth quarter if the team is trailingSEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Zaire Franklin - Double-digit stops in loss Franklin recorded 10 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.
Impact Franklin was able to cross the double-digit tackles threshold for the first time this season after doing so 11 times in 16 contests last year. Additionally, he punched the ball out as Packers' running back Josh Jacobs was on the verge of scoring a touchdown in the second quarter, which was ultimately recovered by his Franklin's teammate Laiatu Latu. Through two games in 2024, Franklin has registered 18 total tackles (nine solo) as the team's starting middle linebacker.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
E.J. Speed - Secures 11 tackles in loss Speed recorded 11 total tackles (eight solo) in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.
Impact Speed was able to go compiled double-digit stops for the second consecutive week to open the 2024 season. Through two weeks, the linebacker has produced 21 total tackles (16 solo) while operating as the Colts' primary weakside linebacker.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Nick Cross - Busy in Week 2 Cross recorded 15 total tackles (10 solo) in Sunday's 16-10 loss to the Packers.
Impact Cross was able to pace the team in tackles for the second straight week, securing a new career-high 15 tackles versus Green Bay. Through two games this season, the safety has compiled an impressive 29 total tackles (11 solo) and he appears to be on his way to a big year in Indianapolis.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividendsSEPTEMBER 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
