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Ashton Dulin Ashton Dulin Not at practice Wednesday
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:30 PM
Dulin (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Dulin was unable to suit up for the Colts' 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday due to an ankle injury. The wide receiver and kick returner was listed as week-to-week with the issue, meaning if Dulin cannot upgrade to at least limited practice participation by Friday, there is a strong chance the 29-year-old will miss the Week 3 game against the Texans as well. |
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DNP with groin injury
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:25 PM
Ward (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Ward exited Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs early due to groin tightness. The starting cornerback will likely need to upgrade his practice participation to at least a limited level by Friday to have a chance of playing in the Colts' Week 3 divisional matchup against the Texans. |
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DJ Giddens DJ Giddens Ready for Week 3
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 6:20 PM
Giddens (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Giddens has yet to participate in a regular-season game this season. The running back missed the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens as a healthy scratch before missing the Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs with a knee injury. The No. 3 back is now healthy and should be available for the Week 3 game against the Texans. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Bound for IR
Wed, Sep 23, 2026, 10:37 AM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Pierce (heel) will be placed on injured reserve and is without a timeline for a return, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, Pierce -- who had surgery on the same left heel and ankle in late March -- will avoid another procedure and will instead treat the injury with rest and rehab after he suffered an aggravation in this past Sunday's overtime loss to the Chiefs. Pierce's impending move to IR means that he'll be sidelined for at least the Colts' next four games, with his availability beyond that set to be determined by how he responds to rehab. Given the recurring nature of the injury, the Colts could have Pierce take a conservative approach with his recovery program, especially after the team signed him to a lavish four-year, $114 million contract in the offseason. |
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Laquon Treadwell Laquon Treadwell Catches three targets in loss
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 11:23 PM
Treadwell caught all three of his targets for 61 yards and made one tackle on kick coverage in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Treadwell played 48 of the Colts' 65 offensive snaps due to the injuries to Alec Pierce (heel) and Ashton Dulin (ankle). The wide receiver also logged 17 special-teams snaps, stepping up for the team in multiple phases even though they ultimately fell in a close game. |
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Secures 14 tackles in defeat
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 9:51 PM
Davis-Gaither recorded 14 total tackles (seven solo) during Sunday night's 33-30 loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Davis-Gaither was a very busy man in Week 2, securing a new career-high 14 takedowns in the contest. The linebacker notched a new career-best 117 total tackles over 17 regular-season games with Arizona in 2025, and he is now off to a hot start in his first campaign with the Colts. Through two games, Davis-Gaither has compiled 22 total tackles (12 solo) this season. |
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Placed on IR
Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:30 PM
Clemons (toe) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Tuesday.
Analysis: Clemons sustained a toe injury in the team's 33-30 overtime loss against Kansas City on Sunday night, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. His absence won't have a major impact on the team's defensive approach. |
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Seth McGowan Seth McGowan Zero offensive yards in loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 11:18 PM
McGowan rushed twice for zero yards and had two kick returns for 58 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: McGowan saw just four offensive snaps in the contest, receiving the ball on two of them. The seventh-round rookie did not make a strong impression against the Chiefs' defensive line, but was able to prove useful on special teams with a 29-yard average on kick returns. |
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Darius Slayton Darius Slayton Linking up with Colts
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 8:12 PM
Slayton is set to sign with Indianapolis, Tom Pelissero of Netflix reports.
Analysis: Slayton spent his first seven seasons with the Giants before he was cut Sept. 7. He posted a 50-770-4 receiving line across 17 regular-season games in 2023 but fell below 600 receiving yards in each of the subsequent two campaigns. The Colts turned to Slayton after No. 1 wideout Alec Pierce was diagnosed with a left heel issue that will sideline him for several weeks. Slayton could thus take on a significant role with his new squad, with Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Ashton Dulin (ankle), Laquon Treadwell and Deion Burks making up the remainder of Indianapolis' receiving corps. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Bypassing surgery, out 'several' weeks
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 8:03 PM
Pierce (heel) will try to rehab his injured left heel without surgery and could return around midseason if all goes well, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Analysis: Pierce had surgery on the same heel/ankle this spring and was hampered throughout training camp, though he was able to play Week 1 of the regular season. The wideout then aggravated the issue this past Sunday night against Kansas City. Though X-rays returned negative, Pierce is now slated to miss extended time and could end up on IR. Indianapolis signed veteran receiver Darius Slayton on Monday to help boost the team's wideout corps, per Tom Pelissero of Netflix. |
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Spencer Shrader Spencer Shrader Perfect in OT loss
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:45 PM
Shrader made all three of his field-goal attempts and PATs in Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: All three of Shrader's field goals were under 50 yards, including his game-tying make in overtime from 38 yards. The kicker has made all four of his field goals this season and 5-of-6 PATs. |
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Nursing groin issue
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 6:27 PM
Ward is dealing with groin tightness after Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Ward exited the game with groin discomfort in the second half, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The cornerback's status at the team's first practice of the week Wednesday will provide more clarity towards his availability for Week 3 versus the Texans. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce Aggravates surgically repaired heel
Mon, Sep 21, 2026, 3:43 PM
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that Pierce "aggravated something in the heel he had surgery on" during Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs and is still being evaluated, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Per James Boyd of The Athletic, Steichen was non-committal when asked if Pierce was a candidate for injured reserve, noting that the Colts are "still gathering information" on the matter. After re-signing with the Colts on a four-year, $114 million contract in March, Pierce underwent surgery on his left ankle a couple weeks later, resulting in him missing nearly all of training camp and the preseason. He took on a somewhat suppressed workload in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Ravens and was expected to ramp up his snap count in Week 2, but he finished with an 11-yard reception on his lone target over 19 snaps before he exited Sunday's game early in the second quarter after aggravating the heel injury. According to Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com, Pierce is seeking a second medical opinion on his heel, and more clarity on a timeline for his return to the field could become available later in the week. |
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Keenan Allen Keenan Allen Held to one catch in Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:15 PM
Allen caught one of five targets for five yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Allen failed to capitalize on the first-half exit of fellow Colts WR Alec Pierce (heel). Dating back to last season with the Chargers, the 34-year-old Allen is mired in a 12-game regular-season touchdown drought, during which he has exceeded 44 receiving yards only once. Snapping that funk won't be easy in Week 3 against the Texans. |
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Josh Downs Josh Downs Seven catches as Pierce (heel) exits
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:15 PM
Downs caught seven of nine targets for 72 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Downs paced the Colts in targets, catches and receiving yards in a game that Alec Pierce (heel) exited in the first half. Pierce was the Colts' leading receiver last season, ahead of Tyler Warren, Michael Pittman (foot) and Downs. With Pierce hurt and Pittman now in Pittsburgh, Downs has a clear path to significant target volume from Daniel Jones in Week 3 at home against the Texans. |
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Daniel Jones Daniel Jones Comes up just short in KC
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:14 PM
Jones completed 22 of 31 passes for 210 yards, one touchdown and one interception in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed three times for 10 yards.
Analysis: Jones orchestrated a touchdown drive on the opening possession for a second consecutive game, capping this one with a one-yard touchdown pass to Tyler Warren. Leading 2025 Colts receiver Alec Pierce (heel) exited the game in the first half, but Jonathan Taylor kept the offense churning with a pair of rushing touchdowns. Jones connected with Laquon Treadwell for a 48-yard pass in overtime, but that drive stalled in the red zone and resulted in a game-tying field goal, which was sandwiched between a pair of Chiefs field goals in overtime to drop the Colts to 0-2 ahead of a Week 3 home game against the AFC South rival Texans. |
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Tyler Warren Tyler Warren Short TD among six Week 2 grabs
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:13 PM
Warren caught six of seven targets for 21 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs. He also rushed once for three yards.
Analysis: Warren opened the scoring with a one-yard touchdown catch, giving him two touchdowns in as many games to begin his sophomore season. The 2025 first-round pick is already halfway to his rookie total of four touchdown catches in 17 games, though Warren also had a rushing TD in 2025. If Alec Pierce (heel) were to miss any additional time after exiting in the first half of Sunday's loss, Warren and Josh Downs would be the top candidates to pick up the slack in the passing game for the run-heavy Colts offense. Warren and the Colts will try to snap a nine-game losing streak dating back to last season when they host the Texans in Week 3. |
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Jonathan Taylor Jonathan Taylor Another multi-TD outing in Week 2
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 11:01 PM
Taylor rushed 24 times for 92 yards and two touchdowns while catching all four of his targets for 40 yards in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Analysis: Taylor has started the season with a pair of two-touchdown performances on the ground after leading the league with 18 rushing touchdowns in the 2025 regular season. The star running back broke free for a 24-yard rushing touchdown with 59 seconds left in the first half before adding a five-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to tie the score at 27-27. Taylor is the focal point of Indianapolis' offense, and that's unlikely to change in Week 3, even with Houston's stout front seven coming to town. |
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Alec Pierce Alec Pierce X-rays negative on injured heel
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:56 PM
Pierce is set for further tests on his injured heel Monday, but X-rays on the injury came back negative after he exited Sunday night's game against the Chiefs in the first half, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Pierce caught his only target for 11 yards prior to exiting the game. He came up lame while running a route and was subsequently carted to the locker room. Pierce's left heel injury is perhaps connected to an offseason ankle surgery that prevented him from practicing prior to September. Further details on Pierce's injury will be provided prior to the Colts' Week 3 home game against the Texans. |
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Dealing with toe injury
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:47 PM
Clemons (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against Kansas City.
Analysis: Clemons suffered a toe injury at some point during the second half of the contest, and his availability for the rest of the game is now unclear. In his absence, JT Tuimoloau could see an increase in opportunities on the defensive line. |
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