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Josh Downs - Working off to the side Though Downs (ankle) wasn't participating in practice Friday, James Boyd of The Athletic notes that the wideout was doing individual movement drills off to the side.

Impact If Downs officially goes down as a 'DNP' for the third straight practice, his chances of suiting up Sunday versus Houston wouldn't seem promising. Either way, added context with regard to his Week 1 status will arrive no later that the release on the Colts' final injury report of the week.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Matt Gay - Absent from field Gay (sports hernia) is not practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gay's status for Week 1 against the Texans is firmly in question after he underwent a procedure to address a sports hernia following the team's final preseason game Aug. 22. The team still hasn't elevated Spencer Shrader from their practice squad, but if Gay is unable to suit up, he is the likeliest option to handle kicking duties for the Colts on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Not seen at Thursday's practice Downs (ankle) wasn't spotted at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

Impact Though officially listed as a non-participant in the Colts' first practice of the week, Downs -- who is bouncing back from a high-ankle sprain -- noted that he ran some routes during Wednesday's session, while suggesting that he's "real close" to returning, per Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis. With another 'DNP' looming Thursday, what (if anything) Downs is able to do Friday figures to be pivotal in terms of his chances of suiting up Sunday against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JuJu Brents - Missing from injury report Brents (nose) is not on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.

Impact Brents has been sidelined by what was described as a nose injury, but the issue will not prevent the Kansas State product from taking the field this week. The second-year pro will be starting at corner opposite Jaylon Jones on Sunday against the Texans.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trey Sermon - Not on injury report Sermon (hamstring) is not listed on the Colts' injury report ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans.

Impact Sermon has evidently moved past a hamstring issue that sidelined him last month, and as a result is in line to be available to back up starting RB Jonathan Taylor in Week 1. Also in the team's backfield mix is Tyler Goodson, though neither Sermon or Goodson figure to garner a high volume of weekly touches as long as Taylor is available.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Tanor Bortolini - Past toe issue Bortolini (toe) was left off the Colts' injury report Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 1 game against the Texans on Sunday.

Impact The rookie offensive lineman out of Wisconsin has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks due to a toe injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Bortolini is back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Colts' top backup offensive linemen in 2024.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gay - Underwent sports hernia procedure Gay noted Wednesday that he underwent a procedure to address a sports hernia, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact As a result, Gay doesn't know if he'll be available for Sunday's season opener against Houston, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. If the veteran kicker ends up sidelined this weekend, the Colts have the option of elevating practice squad member Spencer Shrader ahead of Week 1 action.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gay - Misses practice Wednesday Gay (sports hernia) didn't practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact The report relays that coach Shane Steichen clarified Wednesday that Gay is dealing with a sports hernia issue, not a groin injury. While Steichen wouldn't comment on whether Gay had surgery, he did say the issue is not a long-term concern for the kicker. If Gay is unavailable for Sunday's season opener against the Texans, the Colts can turn to practice squad member Spencer Shrader in Week 1.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Still not practicing Downs (ankle) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

Impact Downs, who suffered a high-ankle sprain Aug. 7, has two more chances to log practice reps ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans. If he ends up being unavailable for the contest, fellow WRs Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce would be in store for added opportunities versus Houston behind No. 1 receiver Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Nick Cross - Officially named Week 1 starter Colts defensive coordinator Gus Bradley said Tuesday that Cross will start at safety across from Julian Blackmon during Sunday's regular-season opener against the Texans, James Boy...

Impact Cross entered training camp as the favorite to earn a starting safety gig alongside Blackmon. He spent most of the 2023 campaign as a special-teams contributor before stepping up as a started on defense during the final three games of the season. In those three contests, Cross averaged 6.0 tackles (3.0 solo)

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Downs - Iffy for Week 1 Coach Shane Steichen noted Monday that Downs is "progressing well" while rehabbing his high-ankle sprain, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

Impact That said, it's unclear if Downs will be able to practice Wednesday, with the wideout's status for Sunday's game against the Texans to be determined, per James Boyd of The Athletic. If Downs is unavailable for Week 1 action, look for Adonai Mitchell and Alec Pierce to see added opportunities this weekend behind top WR Michael Pittman.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Gay - Week 1 status TBD Coach Shane Steichen noted Monday that Gay is dealing with an injury (groin/hamstring) ahead of Sunday's season opener against the Texans, James Boyd of The Athletic report and Ste...

Impact With Gay's Week 1 status to be determined due to his injury concern, the Colts have Spencer Shrader on their practice squad as a potential fill in against Houston. Added context regarding the situation will arrive no later than Wednesday, when the team's first injury report is posted.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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