The Indianapolis Colts were back on the practice field Friday and so was defensive end Laiatu Latu.
#Colts DE Laiatu Latu (hip) is practicing for the first time this week.
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 20, 2024
Latu exited the Colts’ Week 2 matchup with the Green Bay Packers in the second half with a hip injury. Earlier in the week, head coach Shane Steichen would call Latu day-to-day. He did not practice on Wednesday or Thursday.
The Colts defensive line depth is already being put to the test with DeForest Buckner on injured reserve. We will find out Friday afternoon what Latu’s official game-day status is.
In need of a win, the Colts take on the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium this Sunday. For a defensive front that has been abysmal against the run, they are facing a Bears’ offense that has struggled to get things going on the ground, averaging just 3.5 yards per rush through two games.
Turning the Colts run defense around is going to take a collective effort, as defensive coordinator Gus Bradley mentioned on Tuesday, however, if they are able to find some sort of success against Chicago, the Indianapolis pass rush should have the opportunity to wreak some havoc on this Bears’ offensive line.
The Bears enter Week 3 having allowed the ninth-highest pressure rate in football and the second-most sacks.