Has Yannick Ngakoue Played His Last Game with the Indianapolis Colts?

As if the 12 months for the Indianapolis Colts couldn’t worsen, now workforce sack chief (9.5) Yannick Ngakoue has been positioned on injured reserve, ending his 2022 marketing campaign.

Yannick complained of throat ache after being hit within the Monday Evening Soccer loss to the Los Angeles Chargers (20-3), and his damage was important sufficient warrant a stint on injured reserve.

In his absence it’s anticipated that defensive ends Kwity Paye and Dayo Odeyingbo will choose up the slack. Neither of those younger gamers are slouches, as each Paye and Odeyingbo have gotten a critical menace within the second a part of the 12 months. 

At present, Paye is third on the workforce in sacks with six and tied for first in tackles for loss with Zaire Franklin (10). Odeyingbo has accomplished most of his harm in latest weeks with 3.5 sacks in his final two video games and and stands with 5 on the season. 

In a corresponding transfer the Colts have signed defensive finish Kameron Kline from the observe squad to the 53-man roster. Huge receiver Keke Coutee and linebacker Segun Olubi have additionally been flexed to the lively roster from the observe squad for Sunday’s sport towards the New York Giants.

Ngakoue is a free agent on the finish of the season, and one can not help however surprise if he is performed his final snap with the Colts. Ngakoue proved to be a worthwhile offseason addition, however the two-year $26-million contract he signed with the Las Vegas Raiders previous to the 2021 season expires this 12 months. 

Has Ngakoue accomplished sufficient to get one other contract?

Earlier this 12 months Ngakoue joined an elite group of move rushers by recording at the very least eight sacks in every of his first-seven seasons; becoming a member of Reggie White, Aaron Donald, Derrick Thomas, and DeMarcus Ware within the historical past books.  

The continuingly-elevating play of Paye and Odeyingbo will give the Colts leverage within the offseason, and there will likely be loads of competitors for Ngakoue’s signature within the as proven-pass rushers are at all times in demand.

Have we seen the final of Ngakoue in a Colts uniform?

Keep tuned.