Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: 5 Starters Return To Full Practice

The Indianapolis Colts released their Thursday practice report.

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Thursday injury report for Week 8 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Houston Texans.

Linebacker Jayron Carlies missed practice today with fibula and shoulder injuries. Carlies is week to week and will continue to miss practice and the game this Sunday too.

Wide receivers Josh Downs (toe) and Michael Pittman (back) were both full participants today at practice. Both have been on a reduced practice schedule to help with injury management. It is likely both Downs and Pittman will be rested tomorrow at practice and be listed as questionable for Sunday.

Center Ryan Kelly (calf) and Right Tackle Braden Smith (knee) were both full participants at practice today. Both have also been on a reduced practice schedule to help with injury management. It is likely Kelly and Smith will be rested tomorrow at practice and be listed as questionable for Sunday.

Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner was a full participant at practice today as he makes his return from an ankle injury. Buckner practicing limited yesterday and then fully today gives him a very good chance of being available this Sunday. The Colts defense could do with Buckner being bs n this Sunday.

Running back Jonathan Taylor was a full participant at practice today as he makes his return from an ankle injury too. Taylor managing a full practice today after being limited yesterday gives him a good chance of being available this Sunday. The Colts offense could do with Taylor being back Sunday.