Colts Downgrade Cornerback, Make Roster Moves

A day earlier than their matchup with the Minnesota Vikings, the Indianapolis Colts have made an replace to their official damage report in addition to some corresponding roster strikes.

Cornerback Brandon Facyson (sickness) was downgraded from uncertain to out after lacking the complete week of apply. The staff additionally elevated cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. and linebacker Forrest Rhyne to the energetic roster from the apply squad for the weekend.

“We’re simply going to proceed to see how he’s progressing,” Colts interim head coach instructed reporters on Thursday about Facyson. “He’s progressing, so we’ll simply see the way it shakes out within the subsequent day or two.”

The Colts had already dominated out beginning cornerback Kenny Moore II (ankle), who missed the Colts’ final recreation with a decrease leg damage, in addition to backup broad receiver Mike Strachan.

With each Moore and Facyson out, it’ll possible be Stephon Gilmore and Isaiah Rodgers Sr. beginning at exterior nook with beginning free security Julian Blackmon shifting to the slot as he did in Moore’s most up-to-date absence. Rookie Rodney Thomas II will possible take Blackmon’s spot at security whereas Tony Brown, Brandon Facyson, and Baker present depth at nook.

The Colts are actually with out two of their prime 4 cornerbacks in a matchup in opposition to the NFL’s main receiver, Justin Jefferson, and the Vikings’ top-10 passing recreation.

Facyson has seen the third-most snaps (355) at cornerback for the Colts this season and began 2-of-13 video games. He is totaled 20 tackles and 5 cross breakups.

Baker (6’1″, 190, 24 years outdated) is a rookie undrafted free agent out of Georgia Southern. He is but to seem in a recreation.

Rhyne (6’1″, 233, 23) can also be a rookie undrafted free agent out of Villanova. He is appeared in two video games for the Colts this season, totaling 28 snaps on particular groups.

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