INDIANAPOLIS COLTS NEWS

Dayo Odeyingbo - Returns to practice Odeyingbo (calf) returned to practice Wednesday, 93.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Odeyingbo is coming off the best season of his three-year career, finishing 2023 with 38 tackles (22 solo), including 8.0 sacks, two passes defended, two forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries across 17 regular-season games. Odeyingbo and Kwity Paye are locked in as the Colts' top pass rushers heading into 2024 after Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles' tendon.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Wesley French - Lands on IR The Colts placed French (lower leg) on injured reserve Wednesday.

Impact French missed Wednesday's practice with a lower leg issue and has already been placed on Indianapolis' IR. The Western Michigan product appeared in 17 regular-season games with the Colts last season, playing 270 offensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Indianapolis agreed to terms with center Ryan Coll.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - MRI confirms high ankle sprain Ian Rapoport of NFL Network and Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star both relayed than an MRI has confirmed that Downs suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice...

Impact Per Rapoport, Downs' recovery time could be in the 4-6 week range, though the hope is that the wideout's timeline could end up on the shorter end of the estimate. In any case, Downs' status for the Colts' Sept. 8 regular-season opener could be impacted, and if so, added opportunities would be available early on for fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce alongside Michael Pittman.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Receiver Josh Downs leaves Colts training camp practice early after suffering ankle injury

Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs needed help to get off the field after injuring his ankle Wednesday in practice

AUGUST 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Downs - High ankle sprain, per report Downs reportedly suffered a high ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Per Fowler, the initial outlook is that Downs could miss about a month, but that's not yet a concrete estimate, as the Colts are currently sorting that out. In any case, Downs' Week 1 status will be worth monitoring closely, and if he's out or limited early on this season, Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce could see added opportunities alongside Michael Pittman.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - No update on severity of injury Coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that he's unsure of the severity of Downs' ankle injury, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Downs reportedly didn't put much weight on his injured leg when he was helped off the practice field Wednesday morning. Initial reports sounded pessimistic, potentially creating a hitch for a young wide receiver who has been a popular breakout candidate in fantasy circles this summer. Downs had a 68-771-2 receiving line on 98 targets last season, mostly working the slot after Indianapolis took him 79th overall in the 2023 NFL Draft.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tyler Goodson - Begins preseason as No. 3 RB Goodson is listed as the third running back on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.

Impact Trey Sermon has had a strong camp and looks set as the top backup to Jonathan Taylor. However, it's not clear how Indy will use its running backs on passing downs. It's possible Goodson or Evan Hull could win a role as the team's receiving back in passing situations.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mo Alie-Cox - Starting TE on initial depth chart Alie-Cox is listed as one of two starting tight ends on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.

Impact Alie-Cox would be the blocking tight end in a two-TE set that the depth chart lists with Kylen Granson as the other starter. Alie-Cox remains the team's top blocking tight end, but he's faded from the passing game. He had just 22 targets in 17 games for 13 receptions for 161 yards in 17 games last season. At 6-5, he has the size to be a Red Zone target, but the Colts split targets between multiple tight ends giving him little upside.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Injures ankle in practice Downs left practice with a leg/ankle injury Wednesday morning, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Downs reportedly wasn't putting any weight on his injured leg when he was helped off the field to the medical tent. He'll likely miss the rest of practice, potentially freeing up more reps for Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and/or Ashton Dulin.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jelani Woods - Begins preseason low on depth chart Woods is listed as the third or fourth tight end on Indianapolis' first unofficial depth chart of the preseason.

Impact The good news is that Woods is healthy after injuries to both hamstrings cost him the entire 2023 season. The bad news is that he begins camp down on the depth chart and hasn't made a lot of noise in practice. He's the most athletic of a deep tight end corps and has upside to emerge with a significant role in the passing game. However, the Colts could continue to split targets between multiple tight ends like last season.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Alec Pierce - Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR Pierce and rookie Adonai Mitchell are listed as co-starters at the third wide receiver spot on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart.

Impact Mitchell and Pierce have been splitting time with the first-team offense so far in training camp with reports of Pierce being more productive but Mitchell also having his impressive moments. It's still early in the competition for playing time, but it's notable that the Colts are giving the rookie equal billing at the start of preseason games rather than defer to the veteran. Pierce has underwhelmed by averaging just 554 yards and two touchdowns in his two seasons with the Colts, so there's some risk he could quickly lose playing time to Mitchell, a 2024 second-round pick.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Adonai Mitchell - Listed as co-starter at No. 3 WR Mitchell and Alec Pierce are listed as co-starters at the third wide receiver spot on the Colts' first unofficial depth chart.

Impact Mitchell and Pierce have been splitting time with the first-team offense so far in training camp with reports of Pierce being more productive but Mitchell also having his impressive moments. It's still early in the competition for playing time, but it's notable that the Colts are giving the rookie equal billing at the start of preseason games rather than defer to the veteran.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Kyler Murray won't play in Cards' 3 preseason games. Gannon says offense looks good

Kyler Murray won’t play in the Arizona Cardinals’ three preseason games as the team tries to keep the two-time Pro Bowl selection healthy heading into the upcoming season

AUGUST 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chris Lammons - Moves off PUP list The Colts activated Lammons (foot/ankle) off the active/PUP list Monday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.

Impact Lammons missed the beginning of Colts camp due to foot and ankle issues, but it now appears as if he's moved past his injuries. The 28-year-old cornerback split his time evenly between defense and special teams (59 defensive snaps and 55 special teams snaps) with Indianapolis in 2023, and he's expected to compete for a similar role ahead of the team's 2024 campaign.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

New contract and healthy offseason help remake image of Colts running back Jonathan Taylor

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor arrived at training camp this summer happy, healthy and focused

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trey Sermon - Leader for backup RB role Sermon appears to be the clear frontrunner for the backup role to Jonathan Taylor, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. "He's doing some really good things here," he...

Impact Sermon is competing with Evan Hull and Tyler Goodson for the backup role. Hull and Goodson may be competing for a limited third-down receiving role and it's not clear both will make the final roster. The Colts showed their confidence in Sermon by not drafting a running back or sign a prominent undrafted free agent to compete for the backup role.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson trying to show progression in 2nd training camp as Colts quarterback

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson looks like a natural in the pocket this summer

AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nick Cross - Remains leader in safety competition Cross remains the leader for the starting free safety job, but Rodney Thomas is getting an occasional look with the starters, and Ronnie Harrison Jr. is also getting some first-tea...

Impact Cross began last season playing mostly on special teams, but stepped into a starting role for the final three games of the season due to an injury to Julian Blackmon and made a strong impression. Cross doesn't have the starting job wrapped up, however, as Thomas could still be a factor.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Pro Football Hall of Fame 2024 induction ceremony: Top moments, highlights

The Pro Football Hall of Fame welcomes seven new members, holding the induction ceremony for the Class of 2024 on Saturday.

AUGUST 3

Steve 'Mongo' McMichael, who has ALS, enters the Pro Football Hall of Fame in ceremony at his home

Steve McMichael couldn’t make it to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, so the ceremony came to him

AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2025 Pro Football Hall of Fame Roundtable: Eli Manning deserving? Marshawn Lynch?

The FOX NFL writers weigh in on next year's HOF ballot, including debates on Eli Manning and Marshawn Lynch, top returning candidates, the l...

AUGUST 3

Titus Leo - Back at practice Leo (knee) was back at practice Friday, Jake Arthur of SI.com reports.

Impact Leo was carted off the field after suffering an injury to his left knee on Tuesday, but it appears he is now back just three days later. If the 6-foot-3 defensive end stays healthy up to the season, he could see game reps especially with defensive end Samson Ebukam suffering a season-ending Achilles injury Sunday.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ashton Dulin - Participating fully in practice Dulin (knee) was a full-go in the Colts' Friday practice and is a "frequent flyer for [Joe] Flacco during 11-on-11s," Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Dulin suffered a season-ending torn ACL back in August of 2023, but his recovery journey now looks to be complete. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has been practicing fully with Indianapolis, and it appears he also has created a solid connection with quarterback Joe Flacco ahead of the season.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Richardson, Spencer Rattler headline 5 players to watch this preseason

Former NFL scout Bucky Brooks pinpoints five players to keep a close eye on this preseason. Could one be the next Brock Purdy?

AUGUST 2

Kylen Granson - Leader in early TE competition Granson appears to be a the top of an unsettled depth chart at tight end after the first week of training camp, Kevin Bowen of 93.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact He's competing with Drew Ogletree, Mo Alie-Cox, Jelani Woods and Will Mallory for playing time. Granson was the most productive member of a crowded Colts tight end room last season, posting 30 catches for 368 yards and one touchdown on 50 targets. However, the Colts split targets between three tight ends last year and that pattern could continue this season.

AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE