Colts, Commanders Reveal Initial Injuries Ahead of Week 8

All the information concerning the Indianapolis Colts this week has been centered round new beginning quarterback Sam Ehlinger, however there’s truly a recreation to play this Sunday because the workforce returns dwelling to Lucas Oil Stadium to host the Washington Commanders.

As for the workforce itself, the Colts are in first rate well being, as solely two starters missed any apply time on Wednesday resulting from injury-related causes. As for the Commanders, that they had three starters on offense and two on protection miss a while.

General, here is how each groups are wanting forward of Sunday’s matchup.

COLTS

WEDNESDAY

• Did Not Take part — CB Stephon Gilmore (relaxation), DE Yannick Ngakoue (relaxation), DE Kwity Paye (ankle), QB Matt Ryan (proper shoulder), LB Grant Stuard (pectoral)
• Restricted Participant — LB JoJo Domann (stomach), C Ryan Kelly (knee)
• Full Participant — WR Keke Coutee (concussion), LB Zaire Franklin (shoulder), LB Shaquille Leonard (again), LS Luke Rhodes (shoulder)

There is not a lot to observe right here for the Colts. Paye nonetheless stays sidelined along with his ankle harm that he suffered late within the Colts’ Week 5 victory, so beginning this week as a non-participant is not an ideal signal for this Sunday.

Leonard continues to stack full practices and had shed the concussion/nostril designations. Maybe the Colts enable him to return this week after he missed the final three-and-a-half video games.

COMMANDERS

WEDNESDAY

• Did Not Take part — G Saahdiq Charles (sickness), WR Jahan Dotson (hamstring), LB Cole Holcomb (foot), CB William Jackson III (again), TE Cole Turner (concussion)
• Restricted Participant — WR Dyami Brown (groin), TE Logan Thomas (calf), RB Jonathan Williams (knee)
• Full Participant — OT Sam Cosmi (finger), QB Taylor Heinicke (calf)

Charles and Cosmi make up the fitting facet of Washington’s offensive line. Plus, with former Colts and present Commanders quarterback Carson Wentz on Injured Reserve with a finger harm, Heinicke is the beginning quarterback. How a lot may his calf harm restrict his mobility?

Dotson and Jackson are large accidents. Dotson has been injured all through the season however he is fairly a harmful weapon when he is on the sphere. Jackson has additionally proven flashes of being an above-average nook. His absence can be a pleasant break for Ehlinger in his first begin.

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