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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Ready to face Jags
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:46 AM
Dulin (hamstring) has had his injury designation removed for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Analysis: Dulin was initially listed as questionable to play Sunday, but after being activated from IR on Saturday he's now had that designation removed entirely. He'll be available to operate as a depth option in Indianapolis' wide receiver corps versus the Jaguars as well as to contribute on kick returns due to Anthony Gould (foot) having been placed on IR. |
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Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Lands on IR
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:12 AM
The Colts placed Ogletree (neck) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Ogletree will miss at least Indianapolis' next four games due to a neck injury suffered during the team's Week 16 loss to San Francisco. If the Colts manage to somehow get into the playoffs and make a deep playoff run, the depth tight end could be a candidate to retake the field late January, though the Colts' chances of making the postseason are quite slim. |
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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Sent to IR
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:10 AM
The Colts placed Gould (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Gould will miss at least Indianapolis' next four games due to a foot injury he sustained Week 14, and which has kept him out of practice since. As such, his only chance of getting back on the field this season will rely on the Colts making a deep playoff run, and it's looking very unlikely that the team even gets in. Across 11 regular-season appearances in 2025, Gould has secured both of his targets for six yards while compiling 647 yards as a kick returner and 131 yards returning punts. |
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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Returns from IR, still Q
Sat, Dec 27, 2025, 11:04 AM
Dulin (hamstring) has been activated from injured reserve Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Dulin is now eligible to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against Jacksonville, though his status may not be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to the contest's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If cleared to play in Week 17, expect Dulin to resume handling his usual depth role on offense while also contributing in the return game. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Questionable for Sunday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 3:52 PM
Goodson (ankle) is questionable ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Goodson likely sustained his ankle injury against the 49ers during last Monday's loss, but the running back was able to upgrade to full participation in Friday's practice. The upgrade from non-participation to full is a great sign that the 25-year-old has recovered enough to suit up for Sunday's game. If Goodson is unable to play, DJ Giddens will likely share a few offensive snaps with Ameer Abdullah behind lead back Jonathan Taylor. |
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Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Out for Sunday
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:36 PM
Ogletree (neck) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: The Youngstown State product opened the Colts' week of practice with consecutive DNPs after sustaining a neck injury in the Week 16 loss to the 49ers, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. Ogletree has appeared in 15 games this season, catching four of six targets for 27 yards and a touchdown. Expect Will Mallory to operate as Indianapolis' No. 3 tight end in Ogletree's stead in Week 17. |
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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Won't play in Week 17
Fri, Dec 26, 2025, 1:32 PM
Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Oregon State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a foot injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. While Gould remains sidelined, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to serve as Indianapolis' top kick and punt returners, respectively. |
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Drew Ogletree Drew Ogletree Listed as DNP to open Week 17 prep
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:58 PM
The Colts listed Ogletree (neck) as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Ogletree sustained a neck injury during the Colts' loss to the 49ers on Sunday. The injury prevented him from participating in Wednesday's walkthrough, and the fourth-year tight end will have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's home game against the Jaguars. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Nursing ankle injury
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:55 PM
Goodson (ankle) was listed as a DNP on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Analysis: Goodson likely tweaked his ankle during the Colts' loss to the 49ers on Monday, when he turned three carries into nine yards and added 60 yards on two kickoff returns. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice ahead of Sunday's AFC South tilt against Jacksonville. |
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Anthony Gould Anthony Gould Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 1:50 PM
Gould (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Gould has missed the Colts' last two games due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Jaguars. He has two more chances to return to practice and give himself a chance to play in Sunday's AFC South rematch against Jacksonville. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson (ankle) would likely continue to handle return duties on kickoffs and punts if Gould is unable to play Week 17. |
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Anthony Richardson Anthony Richardson Not coming off IR this week
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 11:10 AM
Coach Shane Steichen noted Wednesday that Richardson (orbital) won't be activated from IR ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Steichen previously confirmed that Philip Rivers will draw the start at QB for the 8-7 Colts on Sunday. With Richardson not slated to come off IR in advance of Week 17 action, Riley Leonard will continue to back up Rivers this weekend. |
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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Set to return to practice
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 10:19 AM
The Colts designated Dulin (hamstring) for return from IR on Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Dulin landed on injured reserve Nov. 25 due to a hamstring injury. He's since missed the required four games and, with his designation to return, is eligible to be activated at any time. Indianapolis has 21 days to decide whether to activate Dulin, but he could play as soon as this Sunday against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, he had a minor role in the passing game and was also serving as one of the team's top kick returners. |
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Mo Alie-Cox Mo Alie-Cox Two catches against San Francisco
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 8:06 AM
Alie-Cox caught both of his targets for 16 yards in Monday's 48-27 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Alie-Cox continued his depth role at tight end Monday, playing just 13 of the Colts' 60 offensive snaps behind rookie Tyler Warren (53). The veteran's two grabs were his first catches since Week 12, bring him to seven receptions for 75 yards on the season. Barring an injury to Warren, Alie-Cox remains far off the fantasy radar as the Colts prepare to host the Jaguars in Week 17. |
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Ameer Abdullah Ameer Abdullah Records one catch against 49ers
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 7:54 AM
Abdullah caught his lone target for four yards in Monday's 48-27 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Abdullah failed to record a single rushing attempt in the contest while playing just four of the Colts' 60 offensive snaps. With Jonathan Taylor handling the vast majority of snaps at running back, Abdullah and teammate Tyler Goodson are left to handle the few remaining opportunities in the Colts' backfield. The veteran cannot be trusted for fantasy purposes in a Week 17 matchup against the Jaguars. |
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Tyler Goodson Tyler Goodson Handles three carries in loss
Wed, Dec 24, 2025, 7:46 AM
Goodson rushed three times for nine yards in Monday's 48-27 loss to the 49ers.
Analysis: Goodson's three carries Monday were his first rushing attempts since Week 10. In 10 appearances, the 25-year-old running back has recorded just eight rushes for 21 yards, adding two catches on three targets for eight yards. Barring an injury to Jonathan Taylor down the stretch, Goodson will remain far off the fantasy radar in a Week 17 matchup against the Jaguars. |
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Anthony Richardson Anthony Richardson Not in mix to start Week 17
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 3:08 PM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen suggested Tuesday that Richardson (orbital) is unlikely to be activated from injured reserve this week while Riley Leonard continues to back up Philip Rivers, who will make a third straight start at quarterback Sunday against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Richardson made enough progress in his recovery from the fractured orbital bone he suffered in his right eye during an Oct. 12 pregame for the Colts to clear him to practice last week, but the third-year signal-caller didn't advance beyond limited participation. As Boyd notes, Richardson hasn't regained full vision in the eye despite returning to practice, so until that happens, the Colts will likely be reluctant to activate him. Pending the results of Saturday's Chargers-Texans game as well as Sunday's action, the Colts could be eliminated from playoff contention heading into Week 18, in which case Steichen could be motivated to go in a different direction at quarterback. Leonard would still appear to be more likely than Richardson to draw a start in the regular-season finale at Houston, barring Richardson making more significant strides in his recovery from the eye injury. |
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Riley Leonard Riley Leonard Remaining backup in Week 17
Tue, Dec 23, 2025, 3:01 PM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Leonard will remain in a backup role Sunday against the Jaguars while Philip Rivers makes a third straight start at quarterback, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The Colts will be eliminated from playoff contention if the Texans beat the Chargers on Saturday, but Steichen confirmed that Rivers will continue to direct the offense regardless of the outcome of that contest. More specifically, Steichen said that it wouldn't be "fair" to ask rookie Leonard to start on 24 hours' notice if Rivers takes first-team reps throughout the week, which he has been doing since signing with the Colts in Week 15. Though the Colts have suffered losses to the playoff-bound squads in the Seahawks and 49ers in Rivers' two starts, the 44-year-old has given Indianapolis some stability under center following Daniel Jones' season-ending Achilles surgery. Rivers won't be part of the Colts' long-term plans, however, so if the team does get eliminated in Week 17, Steichen could entertain the idea of starting Leonard or third-year quarterback Anthony Richardson (orbital) -- if available -- in the regular-season finale against the Texans. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Inefficient with nine targets
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:27 PM
Warren brought in three of nine targets for 30 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
Analysis: Warren tied Josh Downs for the team lead in targets, but he wasn't anywhere near as productive as his teammate. The rookie tight end has now been at 45 receiving yards or fewer in five straight games, a far cry from the 61.7 receiving yards he averaged over his first 10 career contests. Warren has seen 15 targets over his first two games with Philip Rivers, however, affording him upside despite recent struggles in a Week 17 home matchup versus the Jaguars. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Continues clicking with Rivers
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:17 PM
Downs brought in five of nine targets for 65 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night. He also rushed once for three yards.
Analysis: Downs led the Colts in receptions and tied Tyler Warren for the team lead in targets, once again displaying some solid chemistry with Philip Rivers after catching the latter's first touchdown pass since the 2020 season in Week 15. Downs has drawn a total of 14 targets over his first two games working with the veteran signal-caller, and he's likely to be busy again in a Week 17 home matchup against the Jaguars on Sunday. |
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Michael Pittman Michael Pittman Four catches in Week 16 loss
Mon, Dec 22, 2025, 11:13 PM
Pittman brought in four of five targets for 32 yards in the Colts' 48-27 loss to the 49ers on Monday night.
Analysis: Pittman tied with Alec Pierce for second in receptions on the night for the Colts, but he continued an extended stretch of middling production. Pittman has now recorded Monday's yardage tally or fewer in five of his last six contests, a stretch where he's played with three different quarterbacks. Pittman's quest to snap out of his funk gets another tough challenge in Week 17, as the Jaguars drop in on the Colts on Sunday. |
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