The Colts are healing up from some recent injuries, for on Wednesday news broke of that starting slot receiver Josh Downs and backup Wide Receiver and Special Teams gunner/returner Ashton Dulin would practice after their 1 game absence versus the Chargers. However that wasn’t the only good news on the injury front, as potential starting Cornerback Jaylon Jones returned to practice as well for the first time in months.
Jones was competing with rookie Justin Walley for the starting outside Cornerback job opposite of Charvarius Ward, but has dealt with a hamstring injury since the preseason, and now has a 3 week window opened to return to the active roster. The 2023-2024 could step in as a starter once again when he is healthy, although new Corner Mekhi Blackmon has impressed in new Defensive Coordinator Lou Anarumo’s scheme since the Colts traded for him in the preseason.
Dulin was able to practice in full, a good sign for his availability for Sunday’s game. Downs is still in the concussion protocol and had a limited practice, as did Jones as the Colts ease him in off of his hamstring injury. Jones was competing with rookie Justin Walley for the starting outside Cornerback job opposite of Charvarius Ward, but Backup Running Back Tyler Goodson also practiced fully.
Kenny Moore II didn’t suit up today after his 1st game back from an Achilles/calf injury. His status will be one to monitor throughout the week. Defensive Ends Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis didn’t participate either following their Week 7 midgame injuries. Ebukam is week-to-week with his MCL injury, so the Colts might have a multi-week absence without their 2nd best pass rushing Defensive End. Tyquan Lewis is day-to-day with his groin injury.
There are still 3 more players the Colts are waiting to return from IR this season:
- Nickel Cornerback Mike Hilton: eligible to return from IR in Week 10 (vs Falcons)
- Cornerback Charvarius Ward: eligible to return from IR in Week 11 (BYE)
- Quarterback Anthony Richardson: Eligible to Return from IR in Week 11 (BYE)
See More:
