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Indianapolis Colts urged to trade for New York Giants pass rusher | Sporting News
The Indianapolis Colts’ have endured a roller coaster start to the 2024 season through the first five weeks of the campaign.
Specifically on the defensive side of the ball, the Colts have dealt with some significant injuries to the pass rush.
With or without starters on the field, the Colts’ defense has been among the worst in all of football. Indianapolis has allowed the fourth-most passing yards and third-most rushing yards through five games.
With that in mind, Bleacher Report’s weekly list encouraging teams to trade for, sign or draft assets within the next year has been filled with defensive talent. Tight end is listed as one of the Colts’ top-five largest needs, but the other four spots are all on the defensive side of the ball.
In terms of a move Indianapolis’ front office could make right now, Alex Ballentine of Bleacher Report believes the Colts should attempt a trade for the New York Giants’ Azeez Ojulari.
“Samson Ebukam began the season on the injured reserve, they just sent Tyquan Lewis to join him and Kwity Paye is working through a quad injury. It might be time to re-stock the position with a trade that would help them in the short term and potentially add depth in the long term. Azeez Ojulari has fallen off in the Giants’ rotation with the arrival of Brian Burns, but he could have a long-term role with the Colts,” Ballentine wrote.
The fourth-year edge out of Georgia could fill a gaping hole in terms of a pass rush attack for Indianapolis, as the horseshoe has only recorded 10 sacks this year.
Ojulari has not started a single game for the Giants so far this season, but he has appeared in all five contests, racking up a sack and tackle for loss in the meantime. However, the 24-year-old has shown signs of potential during his first few years with New York, accumulating 16 sacks in three seasons.
Indianapolis has needed someone to fill in the role of Samson Ebukam all season, and with Kwity Paye missing time as well, that makes Ojulari’s fit even more obvious.
The bigger issue with this trade that is Ojulari has been inconsistent over the last three seasons, and the Giants just lost Kayvon Thibodeaux to a wrist injury so their desire to trade the Georgia product has likely decreased.
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Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: RB Taylor Ruled OUT While 5 Starters Are QUESTIONABLE
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 6 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Tennessee Titans.
Running back Jonathan Taylor has been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the Titans due to an ankle injury. Taylor injured his ankle against the Steelers two weeks ago and has been unable to practice again this week. With Taylor out expect a rotation of Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson at running back.
Cornerback Kenny Moore has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Titans due to hip and shoulder injuries. Moore injured his hip late in the game against the Bears and missed practice and games for two weeks because of it. Moore has been up and down at practice this week managing a limited, missed and full practice. If Moore is out expect Chris Lammons in his place at nickel corner.
Right tackle Braden Smith is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Titans with knee and an ankle injuries. Smith missed practice Wednesday but practice full on Thursday before missing practice again on Friday, which is starting to appear like his regular practice schedule. Smith is likely to play but if he cannot play Sunday expect either second year Blake Freeland or rookie Matt Goncalves to start at right tackle.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Titans with an oblique injury. Richardson has been limited twice week at practice which and once a full participant. He appears to be trending in the right direction towards playing. If Richardson is out Sunday then expect Joe Flacco to get the start in his place again.
Wide receiver Josh Downs is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Titans with a toe injury. Downs missed two practices this week with the toe injury but managed a full practice on Friday. Downs appears to be a game time decision on Sunday. If Downs is unable to play expect to see Anthony Gould active and get reps from the slot.
Wide receiver Michael Pittman is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Titans with a back injury. Pittman missed two practices this week with the toe injury but managed a full practice on Friday. Pittman has had a strange turn of events with reports believing he may be heading to injured reserve to now where he appears to be a game time decision on Sunday. If Pittman is unable to play expect to see AD Mitchell to line up in the outside in his place.
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IndyGo’s Purple Line launches between Indianapolis and Lawrence
After years of construction, IndyGo’s 15.2-mile Purple Line will launch on Sunday, Oct. 13, between downtown Indianapolis and Lawrence, connecting locals to several neighborhoods, major employers, cultural institutions, healthcare, and educational facilities.
Let’s explore the new Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line along the 38 Street and Post Road corridors. All aboard.
How the Purple Line rolls
According to IndyGo, the Purple Line offers 18 exclusive stations — including the highly anticipated State Fair and Ivy Tech stations — and 13 stations shared with the Red Line. The route starts at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center and travels to Fort Benjamin Harrison.
Service runs Monday-Friday, 5 a.m.-1 a.m., Saturday, 6 a.m.-1 a.m., and Sunday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m. At peak service, a rapid transit vehicle will arrive at each station every 15-20 minutes. IndyGo says 58,470 people are located within walking distance of the Purple Line.
Wondering how to ride? Pay your fare via IndyGo’s MyKey app or visit a ticket vending machine at one of the stations. Plan your trip using this tool.
Service modifications
The Purple Line’s launch will cause minor route adjustments to the south side and bigger changes to the north side. If you ride in these parts of Indy, be prepared for service modifications along these routes:
- Route 4
- Route 10
- Route 18
- Route 19
- Route 28
- Route 29 (formerly Route 902)
- Route 30
- Route 31
- Route 39
- Route 82 (formerly Route 901)
- Route 86
- Purple Line/Route 92
Additional infrastructure
The $188 million Purple Line project comes with significant infrastructure improvements for communities along its path including sidewalk repairs, lane resurfacing, upgraded traffic signals, 350+ ADA curb ramps, and storm sewer and drainage improvements.
There’s also a new 3.2-mile multi-use path for pedestrians + bicyclists along the north side of 38th Street from Tacoma to Sheridan.
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Where to find pumpkin, other fall beers around Indianapolis
Indianapolis restaurants: Openings and closings so far in 2024
Looking for which restaurants opened and closed in the Indianapolis area so far in 2024? Take a look at some of the establishments that made the list.
It’s the best time of the year — at least for those who really enjoy malty German beer.
While Oktoberfest officially wrapped up last week, breweries around Central Indiana are still celebrating autumn’s arrival with seasonal batches. From classic Bavarian brews to modern flavors riding the seemingly ceaseless pumpkin spice train, there’s plenty of fall beer for Hoosiers to enjoy. Here are 12 spiced autumn beers to try around Indianapolis, plus several places to find traditional Oktoberfest brews throughout the fall.
Bier Brewery
Three Central Indiana locations, bierbrewery.com
The brew: Pumpkin ale, 5.7% ABV, 14 IBU
The 2018 World Beer Cup silver medalist is now available at all three Bier Brewery locations in Allisonville, Carmel and the recently opened Noblesville campus. The acclaimed ale, billed as the liquid equivalent of pumpkin pie, is so beloved by Bier customers that it received its own release party this year.
Field Brewing
303 E. Main St., Westfield, (317) 804-9780
The brew: Basic Witch pumpkin ale, 5.5% ABV, 30 IBU
Field Brewing’s pumpkin red ale combines pumpkins, tamarind, Belgian candi sugar and maple and fig syrups to create an intensely autumnal dessert beer.
Grand Junction Brewing Company
1189 E. 181st St., Westfield, (317) 804-9583, gjbrew.com
The brew: Not Grandma’s Pumpkin Ale, 8% ABV, 10 IBU
At a bristling 8% alcohol by volume, this pumpkin ale is brewed to get you warm and cozy with notes of cinnamon, brown sugar and vanilla. You can find it at Grand Junction’s Westfield taproom for a limited time.
Guggman Haus Brewing Co.
1701 Gent Ave. and 4601 N. College Ave., (317) 602-6131, guggmanhausbrewing.com
The brews: Spooky Pumpkins pumpkin ale, 6.2% ABV; autumn spiced milk stout, 7.6% ABV
The German tap house welcomes both the spooky and cozy sides of fall with its pumpkin ale and spiced milk stout. The Spooky Pumpkins features real pumpkin and classic fall spices, while the milk stout pairs similar spices with vanilla and cacao in a smooth, dark brew.
Kismetic Beer Company
201 S. Rural St.
The brew: Banana nut hefeweizen, 5% ABV, 20 IBU
Kismetic’s “ode to autumn” is a German-style yeasted wheat beer with caramel malted barley and floral hops steeped in a banana nut tea blend from Nelson’s Tea. You can grab a pint at Kismetic’s Christian Park tap room for a limited time.
Metazoa Brewing Company
140 S. College Ave., (317) 522-0251, metazoabrewing.com
The brews: I Saw the Swine pumpkin pie spiced barleywine, 8.4% ABV, 42 IBU; Jackal Lantern pumpkin ale, 5.3% ABV, 15 IBU
Downtown Indy’s animal-themed brewery is greeting the fall with a potent barleywine (strong malty beer) featuring cinnamon, nutmeg and plenty of fermented grain, plus a more forgivingly drinkable classic pumpkin blonde ale.
Oaken Barrel Brewing Company
50 Airport Pkwy L, Greenwood, (317) 887-2287, oakenbarrel.com
The brew: Apple buzz, 7% ABV
Oaken Barrel’s annually anticipated Apple Buzz, part cider and part beer, drops Oct. 14. Pints, bottles and cans will be available at Oaken Barrel’s Greenwood brewpub.
Quaff ON! Brewing Co.
Various Big Woods locations in Central and Southern Indiana, quaffon.com
The brew: Put A Fork In It pumpkin ale, 6.5% ABV, 20 IBU
Quaff On’s crowd-favorite seasonal beer is back through the end of October at Big Woods restaurant locations. The pumpkin-spiced ale is warm without being abrasive, malty but not overly complex, an extremely drinkable brew to welcome the cooler months.
Sun King Brewing
Multiple Central Indiana locations, sunkingbrewing.com
The brew: Pumpkin spice latte, 5.3%, 23 IBU
A blonde ale brewed with fall spices and coffee, this Sun King brew brings the flavors of a fall latte to happy hour. You can find it at Sun King locations throughout Marion and Hamilton Counties for a limited time.
The Tap
306 N. Delaware St., (317) 820-5580, thetapbeerbar.com
The brew: Tap-O-Lantern, 6.5% ABV, 20 IBU
The Bloomington-based gastropub’s signature pumpkin beer is back for the fall season. One hundred pounds of pumpkin are used in each batch of the amber ale, which also features molasses and fall spices. Rimmed with cinnamon and sugar and available at multiple Indiana Tap locations including downtown, this autumn ale epitomizes the best parts of trying to turn every food and drink into pumpkin pie from September through November.
Urban Vines Winery and Brewery
301 E. 161st St., Westfield, 317 (763) 0678, urban-vines.com
The brew: Hey Gourd-geous pumpkin ale, 4.7% ABV, 28 IBU
This mild amber ale packs a blend of fall squashes with fall spice. You can find it at Urban Vines’ Westfield tasting room for a limited time.
Wooden Bear Brewing Co.
21 W. North St., Greenfield, (317) 318-1803
The brew: Pumpkin ale, 6.2% ABV, 14 IBU
Greenfield’s first brewery brews its pumpkin ale with a single hop variety and traditional fall spices.
Where to find traditional Oktoberfest and other fall beers
Numerous breweries are offering their twist on Oktoberfest beer this fall. Each venue listed has a traditional Märzen, a more modern festbier or a signature Oktoberfest beer for sale. Beer names are listed in parentheses next to each brewery.
- Big Lug Canteen and other Sahm’s Hospitality Group restaurants (Oktoberfest wheat beer)
- Chilly Water Brewing Company, 719 Virginia Ave. (Oktoberfest Märzen)
- Field Brewing (Fest Field Märzen)
- Four Day Ray Brewing, 11671 Lantern Road, Fishers (Adler Oktoberfest)
- Grand Junction Brewing Co. (Oktoberfest Märzen)
- Metazoa (Barktoberfest)
- Saint Joseph Brewery and Public House, 540 N. College Ave. (Saint Joeberfest)
- Sun King (Oktoberfest, Bavarian Breakfast coffee-infused Märzen)
- Urban Vines (Rocktoberfest)
- The Tap (Taptoberfest)
- Twenty Tap, 406-08 N. College Ave (Twenty Below Oktoberfest)
- Upland Brewing Company, multiple Central Indiana locations (Oktoberfest Bavarian-style lager)
- Urban Vines Winery and Brewery (Oktoberfest)
Contact dining and drinks reporter Bradley Hohulin at bhohulin@indystar.com. You can follow him on Twitter/X @BradleyHohulin.
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