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Colts downgrade RB Zack Moss to doubtful vs. Jaguars

Deon Jackson appears in line to start at running back for the Colts with Zack Moss doubtful to play.

Deon Jackson is likely to start at running back for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars after Zack Moss was downgraded from questionable to doubtful Saturday.

Moss, 25, suffered a broken forearm early in training camp with the Colts and had surgery to repair the injury.

The Colts’ starting running back Jonathan Taylor is on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list after undergoing ankle surgery earlier this year. He’s also in the middle of a public dispute with the team that resulted in a trade request in July.

Jackson, 24, joined the Colts in 2021 as an undrafted free agent and made his first career start last year in a Week 6 game against the Jaguars. He found a lot of success in that matchup, finishing with 42 rushing yards, 79 receiving yards, and a 3-yard rushing touchdown.

He finished the 2022 season with 236 rushing yards and 2019 receiving yards.

If Moss is out of action, it’ll also open up room for fifth-round pick Evan Hull to see offensive snaps Sunday. The rookie finished preseason with 53 rushing yards and 17 receiving yards. Indianapolis also elevated Jake Funk from the practice squad.

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Colts’ updated practice squad after recent moves

Here’s an updated look at the Colts’ practice squad.

The Indianapolis Colts made already some recent changes to the practice squad since it was initially put together following roster cuts this week.

Here’s an updated look at the practice squad entering the final weekend before the regular season:

Colts sign 17 players to the practice squad

Here’s a look at the initial practice squad for the Colts.

The Indianapolis Colts have made their initial roster cuts to get down to 53 players, and now they’ve filled out their practice squad.

The team announced Wednesday that they signed 16 players to the practice squad, and it was reported by Jordan Schultz of The Score that they added an extra player.

It should be noted that the Colts essentially have 17 spots because Marcel Dabo gives the team a roster exemption as a part of the International Player Pathway Program.

Here are the specifics of the practice squad:

  • 16 players
  • Up to 10 players with two or fewer accrued seasons
  • Up to six veterans (no limit on how many years in the league)
  • Practice squad players may be elevated for gamedays a maximum of three times in a season

There will be constant movement on the practice squad throughout the season, but this is what the initial group looks like.

Here’s a look at the Colts initial practice squad:

Colts waive RB Jake Funk, CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart

The Colts waived RB Jake Funk and CB Isaac Taylor-Stuart.

The Indianapolis Colts are waiving running back Jake Funk and cornerback Isaac Taylor-Stuart ahead of Tuesday’s deadline for roster cuts.

Funk was competing for the final spot in the running back room and even though he led the way with two rushing touchdowns, he averaged just 3.2 yards per carry on 17 carries during the preseason. Tom Pelissero of NFL Network first reported that roster move.

Taylor-Stuart was a late addition to the cornerback room, joining the team at the beginning of training camp. It was a long shot for him to make the roster considering how crowded the cornerback room is. Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star first reported that news.

The Colts hope to bring both players back to the practice squad if they clear waivers.

The Colts have until Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. ET to finalize their initial 53-man roster. You can stay up to date with the latest moves via our tracker.

Colts’ player of the game vs. Bills: QB Gardner Minshew

Here’s why QB Gardner Minshew is our player of the game from the Colts’ preseason loss to the Bills.

In the team’s first action of the season and the first game in the Shane Steichen era, the Indianapolis Colts lost to the Buffalo Bills, 23-19.

The first team unit played as expected with rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson. The crew did have some nice plays that moved the ball well but had some kinks to iron out with timing and communication. The first team was also missing several key players today due to injury.

However, one player stood out on the second-team offense: quarterback Gardener Minshew.

After some initial sacks, Minshew settled in and moved the team down the field and into scoring range during a two-minute drill. Running back Jake Funk did the rest with an easy walk-in touchdown.

Minshew was surgical, connecting on all six of his passes for 72 yards and a 116.7 rating. He showed that he was a solid backup and that they could trust him to get the job done if the team were in a bind.

Also, he will be critical to Antony Richardson’s development as the season progresses.

WATCH: Jake Funk scores first Colts’ TD of preseason

WATCH: Jake Funk punches in the Colts’ first touchdown of the preseason.

The Indianapolis Colts finally got on the board for the first time this preseason near the end of the first half of Saturday’s opener against the Buffalo Bills.

Though rookie Anthony Richardson led a drive that should have ended in a field goal during the first quarter, kicker Matt Gay missed a 28-yard attempt.

On the fifth and final drive of the first half, quarterback Gardner Minshew led the second-team offense down the field on a 12-play, 82-yard drive that ended with a goal-line score from running back Jake Funk.

Take a look at the first touchdown of the Colts’ preseason:

Colts vs. Bills: 5 things to know entering preseason Week 1

Here are five things to know as the Colts enter their first preseason game against the Bills.

The Indianapolis Colts travel Saturday to Orchard Park, NY, for their first action in the Shane Steichen era. The Buffalo Bills host the Colts at Highmark Stadium for a preseason Week 1 game.

With so many new faces and schemes still being installed, there is a lot to work out, but perhaps the most exciting part: Colts football is back.

Here are the five things to know for Week 1 of the preseason:

Colts’ 2023 training camp preview: Running Backs

Previewing the RB room for the Colts entering training camp.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield with their first practice being held July 26.

Before then, we’ll be previewing each position, giving our takes on the starters, position battles and projected depth chart entering camp under the new regime.

The running back position will be one to watch during training camp as there will be a battle deeper on the depth chart throughout the month of August.

You can follow along with our training camp previews as we post the links below:

Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End
Offensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Cornerback
Safety Special Teams

Continuing our training camp previews, it’s time to take a look at the backfield:

11 winners from Colts offseason workout program

Taking a look at 11 winners from the Colts’ offseason workout program.

The Indianapolis Colts have roughly one month until the arrival of training camp, which is when the real competition for the final roster spots will take place.

Though we should be careful about how much information we take seriously during the spring practices, it never hurts to monitor the players who stand out in OTAs and minicamp. Jobs are not won in the spring, but the foundation for the competitions is being laid out.

Here are 11 winners from the Colts offseason workout program in 2023:

7 biggest takeaways from Colts’ minicamp

Here are the biggest takeaways from Colts’ minicamp.

The Indianapolis Colts spent two days wrapping up the offseason workout program last week with mandatory minicamp at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

Minicamp is essentially an extension of the organized team activity (OTA) practices the Colts went through during the months of May and June with the slight difference in that the media is permitted to attend every practice.

Here are the seven biggest takeaways from Colts minicamp in 2023: