INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Carson Wentz - Should be back soon Wentz (foot) should be removed from the reserve/COVID-19 list after five days as long as he continues to test negative and remains asymptomatic, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network report...

Impact The same goes for WR Zach Pascal and C Ryan Kelly, the other players placed on the list Monday afternoon. All three were close contacts with a staff member who tested positive, ruling them out of practice for the next few days. Wentz still should have time to gear up for the Sept. 12 opener against Seattle. Prior to being deemed a close contact, he was scheduled for a full practice Monday -- the latest milestone in his quick recovery from foot surgery.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lions backup QB Boyle needs surgery on broken right thumb

Detroit Lions backup quarterback Tim Boyle broke his right thumb in the team’s preseason finale and needs surgery

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Colts' Pittman impresses teammates Indianapolis Colts tight end Jack Doyle discusses how impressed wide receiver Michael Pittman has looked this season.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts' Carson Wentz, Ryan Kelly, Zach Pascal placed on COVID-19 list Wentz was set to return to team drills on Monday for the first time since having foot surgery on Aug. 2.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Zach Pascal - Moves to COVID-19 list The Colts placed Pascal (undisclosed) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday.

Impact Pascal was one of three players placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list by Indianapolis on Monday, alongside quarterback Carson Wentz and center Ryan Kelly. The wideout looks slated for an increased role in Indianapolis' aerial attack with T.Y. Hilton (neck) out multiple weeks, but he will first have to fully clear the league's protocols for COVID-19. An exact timetable for Pascal's return remains undisclosed, and he has just under two weeks before the regular-season kickoff Sept. 12 versus Seattle.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Wentz - Placed on COVID list Wentz, who is bouncing back from a foot injury, has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.

Impact Wentz had progressed to the point where he was expected to work in full-team practice periods beginning Monday, but that's on hold for now. It remains to be seen how much time the Colts' top QB is slated to miss, but in the meantime Jacob Eason is in line to handle first-team reps in practice.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy Updates: Latest news on injured T.Y. Hilton & Irv Smith Jr., status update on Breshad Perriman as drafts approach. T.Y. Hilton, Irv Smith Jr., and Evan Engram popped up injury reports, with possible availability concerns ahead of fantasy football drafts,...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Fantasy Updates: Latest news on injured QBs Dak Prescott & Carson Wentz, COVID update on Ryan Tannehill ahead of drafts We get updates on injured/sidelined quarterbacks Dak Prescott, Carson Wentz, Ryan Tannehill, and Joe Burrow as we approach fantasy football...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tracking the Indianapolis Colts' moves as they cut roster to 53 Indianapolis must be down to 53 players by 4 p.m. Tuesday.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

USA TODAY The Colts already took big hits with Quenton Nelson and Carson Wentz sidelined, and now they could begin the year without T.Y. Hilton.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Oak Hill's Bud Ozmun Named 2021 'Coach Of The Week' For Week 2 Bud Ozmun of Oak Hill High School has been named the Colts/NFL Coach of the Week, presented by CenterPoint Energy, the Indianapolis Colts an...

AUGUST 30, 2021 • COLTS.COM

Zach Pascal - Increased role without Hilton Pascal will likely see the largest increase in playing time among the receiving corps while T.Y. Hilton is out multiple weeks with a neck injury, Stephen Holder of The Athletic rep...

Impact Pascal is likely to start outside opposite Pittman with Parris Campbell in the slot. However, both Campbell and Pascal were used frequently in the slot last season and Pascal was used in multiple roles. It may take a week or two to figure out how a passing game without Hilton and with new quarterback Carson Wentz may distribute targets. Mike Strachan could be a factor at wide receiver after a strong preseason, but the offense also has three viable pass catching tight ends that could help take over the targets that Hilton would have commanded. Either way, Pascal looks set to play a prominent role.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Quenton Nelson - Slated to return Monday Nelson (foot) is expected to be activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Monday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Nelson has been recovering from foot surgery for most of the month, and he'll be able to rejoin the Colts at practice. The 25-year-old was considered a close contact after teammate Eric Fisher tested positive for COVID-19, and he missed several days as a result. Nelson has been hopeful that he'll be ready for the team's Week 1 matchup against the Seahawks, but whether he's cleared to play remains to be seen.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

The Indianapolis Star QB Carson Wentz and guard Quenton Nelson look good for the season opener, but T.Y. Hilton is out because the Colts have had the preseason from hell.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Frank Reich names Jacob Eason Carson's Wentz backup as Colts quarterback Reich: 'He got in there and looked comfortable, looked like he belonged. ... I think he’s earned the trust and respect of the team.'

AUGUST 29, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM

Colts face roster debate with injuries to Hilton, Ehlinger

The Indianapolis Colts will open this season without receiver T

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Parris Campbell - Could be set for larger role Campbell will likely have a larger role with T.Y. Hilton sidelined multiple weeks due to a neck injury, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports. "I already knew I needed to step up afte...

Impact Campbell will likely move into the slot role with Zach Pascal playing outside in three-receiver sets, but the receiving corps could be in flux early in the season as Indy also features three tight ends with plus receiving skills. Still, Campbell's 4.31 40-yard dash speed could make him a breakout candidate if he can stay healthy (he's played just nine games the last two seasons).

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tyquan Lewis - Shoulder clouds Week 1 status Lewis' return from a shoulder injury has been slower than expected, and his availability for Week 1 is uncertain, George Bremer reports.

Impact The Colts lack depth at defensive end, so it won't help if he has to miss regular-season games. Lewis was set for a larger role this season after posting 24 tackles and four sacks in 16 games last season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carson Wentz - Slated for full practice Monday Wentz (foot) is expected to participate in full team practice periods beginning Monday, Stephen Holder of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 28-year-old returned to practice in a limited capacity last week, and he's now set to rejoin full-team work at Monday's session. Wentz has been consistently expressing optimism the past couple weeks regarding his outlook for Week 1, and that optimism appears to have been well placed as he continues to ramp up his practice work. He'll have two weeks of practice to get fully up to speed for the Sept. 12 opener against the Seahawks.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

T.Y. Hilton - Dealing with neck injury Coach Frank Reich confirmed Sunday that Hilton will miss multiple games to open the season due to a disc issue in his neck, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

Impact It's unclear exactly how long Hilton will be sidelined, as Reich simply said the wideout "will miss some games." The coach is confident it's not a season-ending injury, but there's a real chance the veteran receiver will be placed on injured reserve after roster cutdowns since players can be activated after spending only three games on the shelf. Parris Campbell and Zach Pascal are poised to have increased opportunities opposite Michael Pittman while Hilton is sidelined.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indianapolis Colts QB Sam Ehlinger To Be Sidelined 4-to-6 Weeks With Sprained Knee After the surprise retirement by Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz last season, the team has been looking ahead to the QB spot an...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Jonathan Taylor Fantasy Football Team Names for the 2021 Season Finding the right fantasy football team name is one of the most important parts of assembling your squad. Whether you want to trash talk you...

AUGUST 29, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Colts' T.Y. Hilton expected to miss several weeks with injury Colts WR T.Y. Hilton is expected to miss several weeks due to an injury.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton is likely to miss multiple games with injury ESPN is reporting that Indianapolis Colts wide receiver T.Y. Hilton has an injury to his upper back or neck.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Sam Tevi - Out for season Tevi suffered a torn ACL during Friday's preseason contest against the Lions and is out for the season, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Tevi was signed by the Colts this offseason in the wake of Anthony Castonzo's retirement. Despite a history of knee injuries, the former Charger had never missed more than two games in a single season. With Tevi now done for the 2021 campaign and Eric Fisher (illness) on the COVID-19 list for an extended period, Will Holden is the only left tackle who remains able to suit up for the Colts.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE