LAIATU LATU NEWS

Colts aren't ruling out Tyler Warren, Charvarius Ward, Laiatu Latu against Titans Indianapolis is not ruling out anybody for Sunday's game against the Titans.

SEPTEMBER 19 • INDYSTAR.COM

Back to full practice Latu (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Impact Latu missed last Sunday's win over the Broncos with the hamstring issue, but it appears he's on track to return for Week 3 against the Titans. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and one interception in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Denver Latu (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Latu gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice Friday, but he has not done enough during pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Denver. Ian reports that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he should be back for the Colts' Week 3 AFC South clash against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis are the top candidates to start opposite Kwity Paye at defensive end in Latu's absence.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to suit up Week 2 Latu, who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Denver due to a hamstring injury, isn't likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Latu's hamstring issue led to him logging a DNP/DNP/LP progression during the practice week. Though he was deemed questionable heading into the weekend, it appears the second-year defensive end won't be able to suit up Sunday. Rapoport notes that the hamstring injury isn't considered major and suggests that the Colts simply prefer to play it safe with their emerging young defender.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Colts already have perfect Laiatu Latu replacement hiding in plain sight The Indianapolis Colts are fairly banged-up heading into Week 2, and the team might need to have a next man up approach with Laiatu Latu.

SEPTEMBER 13 • HORSESHOEHEROES.COM

Questionable for Week 2 Latu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact After back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, Latu got in a limited session Friday, giving him a chance to suit up for Week 2. The 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu played 67 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, logging one tackle and his first career interception.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Laiatu Latu appears to suffer setback ahead of Week 2 matchup against Broncos | Sporting News Latu appeared on the practice report for the first time this week.

SEPTEMBER 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Report: Colts' DE Laiatu Latu does not practice on Thursday of Week 2 Colts' DE Laiatu Latu was reportedly a non-participant in Thursday's Week 2 practice as he works through a hamstring injury.

SEPTEMBER 11 • USATODAY.COM

First career interception in opener Latu had a tackle, a QB hurry and his first career interception in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Latu started at defensive end and played on 31 of the defense's 47 snaps. He dropped into coverage on five snaps as a new twist in Indy's defensive scheme. He dropped into coverage just eight times last season, according to Pro Football Focus. The 2024 first-rounder enters Year 2 with a near every-down role bookending the defensive line.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

First career interception in opener Latu had a tackle, a QB hurry and his first career interception in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Latu started at defensive end and played on 31 of the defense's 47 snaps. He dropped into coverage on five snaps as a new twist in Indy's defensive scheme. He dropped into coverage just eight times last season, according to Pro Football Focus.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Locker Talk: Charvarius Ward, Tyler Warren and Laiatu Latu, Colts vs. Dolphins postgame Cornerback Charvarius Ward, TE Tyler Warren and DE Laiatu Latu address the media following the Colts' 33-8 victory over the Miami Dolphins.

SEPTEMBER 7 • COLTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 7 • COLTS.COM

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SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

10 Colts Things: Daniel Jones & Colts' offense seeking consistency and explosiveness, Tyler Warren makes strong impression before rookie year, Lou Anarumo's defense comes into focus, Laiatu Latu showing signs of Year 2 jump The Colts' preseason came to a close on Thursday, and Labor Day weekend will be this team's last break until after they return from Berlin i...

AUGUST 29 • COLTS.COM

Laiatu Latu given first-round price tag in potential trade | Sporting News Latu is a "special" talent.

AUGUST 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Past shoulder issue Latu (shoulder) has been a regular participant in Colts' training camp practices, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Impact The 2024 first-rounder injured his shoulder during the Colts' 2024 regular-season finale against the Jaguars in early January, but he was able to train during the offseason and has been a full participant in the early portions of training camp. Latu played in all 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign (including one start) and logged 32 tackles (16 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Latu is projected to have a much bigger role on the Colts' defensive front in 2025 and will likely be a regular starter at defensive end opposite Kwity Paye.

JULY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Media availability Bernhard Raimann, Laiatu Latu: Training Camp, July 29 Tackle Bernhard Raimann and defensive end Laiatu Latu meet with the media following Day 6 of Colts Training Camp practice.

JULY 29 • COLTS.COM

Most essential Colts No. 11: Does Laiatu Latu have a breakout season in him? The next two weeks, IndyStar will be ranking the 15 Colts players most essential to 2025 success. Up at No. 11 is defensive end Laiatu Latu.

JULY 11 • INDYSTAR.COM

Throwback Thursday: Laiatu Latu's first day as an Indianapolis Colt With the 2025 NFL Draft just hours away, a look back at Laiatu Latu's arrival in Indianapolis as the Colts' 2024 first-round pick.

APRIL 24 • COLTS.COM

J.J. McCarthy, Justin Fields headline 2025 breakout candidates post-free agency

Following the free-agent frenzy, here are eight players in position to break out in 2025, including a QB who has yet to take an NFL snap.

MARCH 20 • FOX SPORTS

Colts DE Laiatu Latu recaps his first pro season of football 'GMFB' Indianapolis Colts defensive end Laiatu Latu wakes up with "GMFB" and recaps his first pro season of football.

MARCH 20 • COLTS.COM

As Colts build toward 2025, what can Laiatu Latu bring in Year 2? Latu had four sacks as a rookie, but the Colts saw plenty of encouraging signs during the 2024 first-round pick's debut season.

FEBRUARY 28 • COLTS.COM

Colts DE Laiatu Latu named to PFWA 2024 All-Rookie Team The Pro Football Writers of America announced their annual All-Rookie team on Tuesday.

JANUARY 21 • COLTS.COM

Suffers shoulder injury Latu suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Latu sustained the injury in the second half, ultimately failing to return to the game after being considered questionable. The defensive lineman recorded one tackle in the victory and he'll now shift his focus to preparing for the offseason.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Laiatu Latu's relentless drive, willingness to learn helping Colts rookie DE come into his own Through 13 games, Latu has 25 tackles, four sacks, 33 pressures and 12 quarterback hits.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • COLTS.COM