OCTOBER 27, 2021 • COLTS.COM
XAVIER RHODES
Xavier Rhodes: Colts vs. Titans, Week 8 Indianapolis Colts defensive back Xavier Rhodes speaks with the media ahead of the team's matchup with the Tennessee Titans.
Rejuvenated Wentz has Colts' offense running in high gear
Carson Wentz needed a fresh startOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
HIGHLIGHT ' Xavier Rhodes Blankets Deebo Samuel For Physical INT Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes blankets San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel for a physical interception.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • COLTS.COM
Colts trending up: Xavier Rhodes, big plays and defensive pass interference calls Darius Leonard forced another turnover and the Colts win despite a weird punt return miscue by San Francisco
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • INDYSTAR.COM
Returns to start second half Rhodes (calf) has returned to Sunday's contest against the 49ers in the second half, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Rhodes left the Colts' Week 7 matchup against the 49ers in the first half with a calf injury. However, the 31-year-old corner has returned to the game to start the second half.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable to return Sunday Rhodes (calf) is questionable to return to Sunday's contest against the 49ers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Rhodes recorded one tackle before leaving Sunday's contest against the 49ers in the first half with a calf injury. With Rock Ya-Sin (ankle) already inactive, the Colts will be down to their second-string corners, Kenny Moore and Isaiah Rodgers, if Rhodes is unable to return in the second half.
OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Active against Texans Rhodes (concussion) is active for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Impact Rhodes was questionable with a concussion leading up to the Colts' Week 6 contest. However, he cleared the league's protocol and will return to his role as one of the team's top corners. Rhodes has recorded nine tackles and one pass defensed in three games this season.
OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Questionable Sunday Rhodes (concussion) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Kevin Hickey of USA Today reports.
Impact Rhodes sustained a concussion in Monday's loss to Baltimore but was a limited participant in Thursday's practice prior to taking the field without limitations Friday. He appears to be trending toward playing against Houston, but Isaiah Rodgers could see slightly more playing time if Rhodes is limited.
OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts look to rebound, turn around season against Texans
The Indianapolis Colts understand the stakes SundayOCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hilton returns to Colts practice, could play against Texans
Indianapolis Colts receiver TOCTOBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts must move on quickly following collapse in Baltimore
Indianapolis Colts coach Frank Reich sent a clear message to his team less than 24 hours after their most frustrating loss of the seasonOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers concusssion Rhodes suffered a concussion in Monday's loss to Baltimore, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Rhodes had five total tackles and a pass defensed in the loss. Indianapolis could be thin in the secondary next week against Houston with Rhodes and Andrew Sendejo both suffering concussions, and Rock Ya-Sin missing the game with an ankle injury.
OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson leads Ravens back to 31-25 OT win over Colts
Lamar Jackson threw a 5-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Brown on the first possession of overtime to give the Baltimore Ravens a 31-25 victory over the Indianapolis ColtsOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Frustrating start has winless Colts seeking jump-start
The Indianapolis Colts are frustrated about being 0-3 for the first time in a decadeSEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CB Xavier Rhodes (on being a competitor bringing momentum on defense)
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • TENNESSEETITANS.COM
Stafford leads Rams to late scores in 27-24 win over Colts
Matthew Stafford led Los Angeles on two late scoring drives and Matt Gay made a tiebreaking field goal with 2:23 to go to give the Rams a 27-24 victory at IndianapolisSEPTEMBER 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Officially out for Week 2 The Colts listed Rhodes (calf) as out for Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Impact Rhodes will miss his second straight game to start the season. Kenny Moore and T.J. Carrie both played sizeable roles in Week 1 and should garner a similar workload with Rhodes inactive again.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Does not practice Wednesday Rhodes (calf) didn't practice for the Colts on Wednesday, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Impact After missing the Week 1 loss to Seattle with a calf injury, Rhodes still seems to need more time to heal from the injury. The veteran cornerback's status for Sunday's game is uncertain, but it's likely Kenny Moore or T.J. Carrie will step in for the defensive back if he is unable to play.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts' defense starts flat in season-opening loss to Seattle
Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard didn't need a film session to diagnose the defensive problems in Sunday's 28-16 loss to SeattleSEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Missing Week 1 with calf injury Rhodes (calf) won't play in Sunday's season opener against the Seahawks, Mike Chappell of FOX59/CBS4 Sports reports.
Impact Rhodes' absence could be especially painful against a high-powered Seahawks passing game that features DK Metcalf and Tyler Lockett on the outside. Bopete Keyes or Kenny Moore will likely slot in opposite Rock Ya-Sin in the depleted Colts secondary, while Rhodes will set his sights on a Week 2 return against the Rams.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Colts rule out Xavier Rhodes, Eric Fisher in Week 1 vs. Seahawks Colts rule out CB Xavier Rhodes, LT Eric Fisher and DE Kemoko Turay in Week 1.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Wentz remains hopeful of making Colts debut as starter
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz believes he will start Sunday's season opener against SeattleSEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reich urges vaccinations in wake of Colts' COVID-19 absences
Coach Frank Reich is still pushing for the Indianapolis Colts to get fully vaccinated — especially now with three starters landing on the reserve/COVID-19 listAUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wentz to sit out as Colts add 3 to COVID-19 list
The Indianapolis Colts have put starting quarterback Carson Wentz, starting center Ryan Kelly and starting receiver Zach Pascal on the reserve/COVID-19 listAUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Camp highlight: Rhodes closed! Xavier gets PBU on deep ball to Pittman Camp highlight: Indianapolis Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes breaks up a pass on deep ball to wide receiver Michael Pittman.
AUGUST 7, 2021 • NFL.COM
