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Participating at minicamp Scott was photographed participating in the Colts' minicamp Thursday.

Impact Scott missed most of the 2025 season due to a persistent knee injury. The backup strong safety couldn't seem to get right throughout the year, but an offseason of rest has the defensive back looking ready to contribute in 2026.

JUNE 12 • ROTOWIRE

Officially done for 2025 Scott (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans.

Impact Scott was placed on injured reserve in early October due to a knee injury. His practice window opened mid-December, but despite being a full participant in practice all week, the 2023 fifth-rounder will be sidelined for Sunday's regular-season finale. Scott logged two solo tackles across four regular-season games while contributing mostly on special teams and will aim to be fully healthy for the 2026 campaign.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out again Scott (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Scott's practice window opened Dec. 18, and he will stay on injured reserve yet another week. The defensive back suffered a knee injury in Week 4 against the Rams and has not played a game since the injury. The 27-year-old was a full participant in practice throughout the week, so his chances of returning in Week 18 to bolster the Colts' special teams unit are quite high.

DECEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rule out for Week 16 Scott (knee) is ruled out for Monday's game against the 49ers.

Impact Scott has been a full participant since having his 21-day practice window opened Thursday, but he nonetheless won't be activated from IR in time to play Week 16. The depth safety's next chance to take the field will come Week 17 versus Jacksonville.

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Practice window opens The Colts announced Thursday that Scott (knee) has been designated to return from IR, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

Impact Scott will have a 21-day window wherein he can practice without counting against the 53-man roster. He can be activated from IR at any point in that span, making Monday's game against the 49ers his earliest possible return date. Once back to full health, Scott will stand to operate as one of Indianapolis' top reserve safeties.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Colts announce 7 inactive players for Week 5 game vs. Las Vegas Raiders The Colts on Friday ruled out running back Tyler Goodson (groin), wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion), cornerback Kenny Moore II (Achille...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Moves to IR Scott (knee) was placed on injured reserve Saturday.

Impact The California product had already been ruled out for the Colts' Week 5 matchup against the Raiders, and following his placement on IR, he'll now be sidelined for at least the team's next four contests. Scott has played 63 total snaps (50 on special teams, 13 on defense) over Indianapolis' first four games, recording two total tackles. While he's out for the foreseeable future, Rodney Thomas is expected to serve as the team's top reserve safety.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Las Vegas Scott has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Raiders due to a knee injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Scott was held out of practice all week due to a knee injury, and his next opportunity to play will be Week 6 against the Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 12. He's mostly served on special teams, but in his absence, Rodney Thomas will serve as the top depth option at safety behind Nick Cross and Camryn Bynum.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Taylor and Ashton Jeanty expected to take center stage as Colts and Raiders try to rebound

Indianapolis Colts veteran Jonathan Taylor and Las Vegas rookie Ashton Jeanty have a similar playing style

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Limited role in NFL debut Scott played nine snaps on defense and nine snaps on special teams but did not record a tackle in Sunday's win over Miami.

Impact Scott begins the season as a reserve safety who may get most of his usage on special teams. It was his first career NFL game after the 2023 fifth-round pick from California sustained ACL and Achilles tears in consecutive offseasons.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Daniel Scott reflects on his return to football following long injury battle | Sporting News Scott has missed back-to-back seasons.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Locker Talk: Daniel Scott and Chris Lammons | Colts at Bengals postgame Safety Daniel Scott and Cornerback Chris Lammons speak with the media after Indianapolis' 41-14 win over the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 3 of...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Third-string QB Riley Leonard shines as Colts beat Bengals 41-14 in preseason finale

Third-stringer Riley Leonard completed 15 of 20 passes for 189 yards and a touchdown as the Indianapolis Colts beat the Cincinnati Bengals 41-14 in the preseason finale for both te...

AUGUST 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! Daniel Scott takes Ridder's pass back to house for Colts' TD Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott scores following a pick-six on Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Desmond Ridder.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • NFL.COM

HIGHLIGHT | Daniel Scott intercepts the Desmond Ridder pass vs. Cincinnati Bengals Colts S Daniel Scott intercepts Bengals QB Desmond Ridder and returns it for a pick-six during the preseason finale on Aug. 23, 2025.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • COLTS.COM

Can't-Miss Play: Pick-six alert! Daniel Scott takes Ridder's pass back to house for Colts' TD

AUGUST 23, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Returns to practice Scott (Achilles) was spotted participating in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 2023 fifth-round pick from California has yet to appear in an NFL game after sustaining ACL and Achilles tears in consecutive offseasons. However, he now appears to be past his Achilles injury, having returned to the field Wednesday. Scott is expected to compete for a depth role in the Colts' secondary throughout the summer.

MAY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Indianapolis Colts lose safety Daniel Scott to 2nd straight season-ending injury

Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott will have to wait another year to make his NFL debut after tearing his Achilles tendon in offseason workouts

JUNE 4, 2024 • Associated Press

Colts S Daniel Scott (Achilles) to miss 2024 season Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott will miss his second straight season due to injury in 2024.Scott, 25, ruptured an Achilles tendon dur...

JUNE 4, 2024 • THESTATE.COM

Indianapolis Colts S Daniel Scott suffered season-ending injury | Sporting News Indianapolis Colts safety Daniel Scott suffered a season-ending injury for the second year in a row.

JUNE 4, 2024 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

2023 Colts Rookie Review: S Daniel Scott, DE Titus Leo, T Jake Witt Three of the Colts' 2023 draft picks were placed on season-ending injured reserve prior to roster cuts in late August.

FEBRUARY 23, 2024 • COLTS.COM

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JULY 21, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM

Daniel Scott Injury Opens the Door for Two Young Safeties The loss of rookie safety Daniel Scott certainly hurts the Colts’ depth at the position heading into 2023. Can Marcel Dabo and/or Trevor Den...

JUNE 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

James Boyd: After rookie S Daniel Scott tore his ACL, the... - The Athletic After rookie S Daniel Scott tore his ACL, the Colts respond by signing UDFA S Michael Tutsie. Tutsie, who tried out at rookie minicamp and v...

JUNE 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

5 safeties the Colts can replace Daniel Scott with Here are a few options the Colts could consider in order to replace Daniel Scott.

JUNE 15, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

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Jonathan Taylor and Ashton Jeanty expected to take center stage as Colts and Raiders try to rebound

Third-string QB Riley Leonard shines as Colts beat Bengals 41-14 in preseason finale

Indianapolis Colts lose safety Daniel Scott to 2nd straight season-ending injury