Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: WR Downs returns to full practice

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: WR Downs returns to full practice

The Indianapolis Colts today released their injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season on Thursday ahead of their Sunday game against the Denver Broncos.

Wide receiver Ashton Dulin (knee) and right tackle Braden Smith (personal matter) missed practice again today. Dulin has been battling a knee injury for several weeks and is expected to miss his second game because of the injury. Smith is missing practice time due to an undisclosed injury and is also expected to miss a second game for the same reason. Since it is unlikely that Dulin will play on Sunday, it is expected that LaQuon Treadwell will be re-signed to the practice squad this week. With Smith likely out again this week, it’s expected that rookie Matt Goncalves will start another week in his place at right tackle.

Center Ryan Kelly was only able to train to a limited extent today due to a knee injury. Kelly was due to return to training yesterday after being on injured reserve for the past four weeks. His availability is questionable due to the limited number of back-to-back training sessions, but with strong performances from rookie Tanor Bortolini and veteran Danny Pinter in Kelly’s absence.

Wide receiver Josh Downs participated fully in practice today after being limited yesterday with a shoulder injury. Downs being fully involved today is a big step in his rehabilitation and a good sign for his chances of playing on Sunday. He will be one to keep an eye on tomorrow.

Center Tanor Bortolini was back in action today as he recovered from a concussion he sustained before the week off. Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) also completed another full practice today.

Linebacker Jaylon Carlies (fibula and shoulder) returned to full action today after returning from injured reserve. Carlies is expected to be able to play again on Sunday.

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