The Indianapolis Colts announced on Monday that they’ve placed right guard Will Fries on injured reserve.
Fries suffered a tibia injury against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday that required him to stay overnight at a local hospital to get surgery.
After a strong 2023 season, Fries had taken a step forward in 2024. According to PFF’s metrics, Fries has surrendered just five pressures this season and only one sack, ranking 21st out of 70 guards in pass-blocking efficiency.
In the run game, Fries ranked fifth among all guards in PFF’s run-blocking grade.
A 2021 seventh-round selection by the Indianapolis Colts, Fries was in a contract year this season and will be a free agent this upcoming offseason.
Without Fries, the Colts called upon undrafted rookie Dalton Tucker to fill in at right guard.
In addition to placing Fries on injured reserve, the Colts also announced that they waived cornerback Dallis Flowers. Following these two moves, the Colts now have two openings on the 53-man roster that will have to be filled.
Despite the ups and downs that the Colts have experienced on offense this season, Fries, along with the rest of the offensive line, have helped provide stability as one of the top units through the first five games.