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Colts’ E.J. Speed, Julius Brents ruled out vs. Bengals

The Colts downgraded two defensive starters to OUT in Week 14.

The Indianapolis Colts downgraded the injury statuses of linebacker E.J. Speed and cornerback Julius Brents from questionable to out ahead of the Week 14 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.

Speed has been dealing with a knee injury this week and was only able to log a limited practice Friday. He was questionable on the final injury report but it appears his knee isn’t quite healthy enough to play in the crucial game Sunday.

Speed will likely be replaced by Ronnie Harrison Jr., who has been working as the No. 3 linebacker during the last two games. Grant Stuard and Segun Olbui also could see an increase in snaps.

Brents made his return to practice this week for the first time since injuring his quad in Week 7 against the Cleveland Browns. It’s an encouraging step considering he logged two limited practices this week, but it’s no surprise the Colts are being cautious with his return.

The Colts will rely on fellow rookie Jaylon Jones and second-year undrafted cornerback Darrell Baker Jr. to cover the boundary against Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.

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2 ruled out, 6 questionable in Colts vs. Bengals

These are the players with injury designations for the Week 14 matchup between the Colts and Bengals.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) and Cincinnati Bengals (6-6) are just about set for a Week 14 matchup at Paycor Stadium.

On the final injury reports for the week, the Colts ruled out two players, both starters, and listed three others as questionable. The Bengals didn’t rule out any players and had three others listed as questionable, two of whom can be considered starters.

Here are the players with injury designations entering the Week 14 matchup:

Key matchups to watch in Colts vs. Bengals

Taking a look at the key matchups to watch in Week 14.

The Indianapolis Colts (7-5) are hitting the road for a Week 14 bout against the Cincinnati Bengals (6-6) on Sunday at Paycor Stadium.

In what will have heavy implications for the AFC playoff picture, this game is expected to be a battle down to the wire. Both teams will be trotting out backup quarterbacks in the form of Gardner Minshew and Jake Browning.

The Colts are riding a four-game winning streak for the first time since 2018 and have won five of six games on the road this season. Meanwhile, the Bengals are coming off a big road win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, their first victory since Jake Browning took over as the starter for the injured Joe Burrow.

Here are some key matchups to watch in this Week 14 game between the Colts and Bengals:

Colts’ Julius Brents practiced for first time since injuring quad

The Colts saw a key player return to practice Thursday.

Indianapolis Colts rookie cornerback Julius Brents practiced Thursday for the first time since initially injury his quad during the Week 7 game against the Cleveland Browns.

This certainly is a positive sign for his chances to play in Week 14 against the Cincinnati Bengals, but it wouldn’t be a surprise if the Colts held him out as a precaution.

Brents was listed as a limited participant during Thursday’s practice so he’s not participating in a full capacity just yet. And while the Colts will want to be sure he’s fully healthy in order to avoid a setback, they also know the final five games of the season are crucial for the playoff push.

The Colts have been getting by with fellow rookie Jaylon Jones, who has been enjoying a strong campaign, but bringing Brents back into the mix would mean great things for a thin cornerback room.

We’ll see what the Friday injury report has in store for Brents, but the rookie seems to be trending in the right direction to return sometime soon.

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Colts vs. Titans: Final injury report for Week 13

Here is the final injury report for the Colts and Titans in Week 13.

The Indianapolis Colts (6-5) and Tennessee Titans (4-7) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 13 matchup at Nissan Stadium.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 13:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • Both Jonathan Taylor and Julius Brents were not expected to play after failing to practice all week.
  • C Ryan Kelly passed the concussion protocol and is ready to return from his second concussion of the season.
  • TE Drew Ogletree also is set to return after suffering an injury against the Carolina Panthers in Week 9.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Titans in Week 13:

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Colts rule out Jonathan Taylor, Julius Brents in Week 13

Jonathan Taylor and Julius Brents were ruled out for Week 13.

The Indianapolis Colts ruled out running back Jonathan Taylor and cornerback Julius Brents ahead of the Week 13 matchup against the Tennessee Titans on Friday.

Taylor underwent surgery to repair a thumb injury he suffered in Week 12 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He’s expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks, and the Colts will lean on Zack Moss to carry the load in his absence.

Brents still has not participated in practice since suffering a quad injury against the Cleveland Browns in Week 7. It still isn’t clear when he will be able to return.

Meanwhile, center Ryan Kelly is expected to clear the concussion protocol after practicing in full all week.

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Colts vs. Buccaneers: Inactive players for Week 12

Here are the inactives for the Colts and Bucs in Week 12.

The Indianapolis Colts (5-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) released their lists of inactive players ahead of the Week 12 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Here are the inactive players for the Colts in Week 12:

Name Position Injury
Julius Brents CB Quad
Drew Ogletree TE Foot
Ryan Kelly C Concussion
Cameron McGrone LB —
Arlington Hambright G —
Juwann Winfree WR —

Notes

  • LB Grant Stuard (illness) was listed as questionable but is active.
  • Replacing Ryan Kelly at center will be second-year undrafted free agent Wesley French, who made two starts earlier in the season as Kelly’s replacement.
  • With Drew Ogletree inactive, rookie TE Will Mallory is active and will provide depth behind Kylen Granson and Mo Alie-Cox.

Here are the inactives for the Buccaneers in Week 12:

Name Position Injury
Lavonte David LB Groin
Jamel Dean CB Ankle/Foot
Mike Greene DL Calf
Cam Gill OLB —
Ke’Shawn Vaughn RB —
Brandon Walton OT —
John Wolford QB —

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5 ruled out, 4 questionable in Colts vs. Buccaneers

These are the players with injury designations ahead of the Week 12 matchup between the Colts and Bucs.

The Indianapolis Colts (5-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) are just about set for a Week 12 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

Both teams released their final injury reports of the week, included with designations for the game. The Colts ruled out three players and have one listed as questionable while the Bucs ruled out two players and have four players listed as questionable.

Here are the players with injury designations ahead of the Week 12 matchup:

Colts vs. Buccaneers: Final injury report for Week 12

Here’s the final injury report for the Colts and Bucs in Week 12.

The Indianapolis Colts (5-5) and Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-6) released their final injury reports Friday ahead of the Week 12 matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium.

The Colts ruled out three players on their final injury report with one player listed as questionable while the Bucs ruled out two starters and have four players listed as questionable.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Colts in Week 12:

*DNP = Did Not Participate — LP = Limited Participant — FP = Full Participant*

Notes

  • CB Julius Brents and TE Drew Ogletree were expected to miss this game considering they failed to practice all week.
  • C Ryan Kelly being ruled out is a surprise considering he was a full participant Thursday. This is a setback as he tries to return from his second concussion this season. Wesley French will replace him at center.
  • After missing the first two days of practice, special teamer Grant Stuard has a chance to play.

Here’s a look at the final injury report for the Buccaneers in Week 12:

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Colts rule out 3 players vs. Bucs in Week 12

A trio of Colts were ruled out Friday for the Week 12 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts ruled out three players, including two starters, ahead of the Week 12 matchup against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, head coach Shane Steichen announced Friday.

Cornerback Julius Brents (quad), tight end Drew Ogletree (foot) and center Ryan Kelly (concussion) were the trio of players ruled out on the final injury report.

Brents and Ogletree weren’t expected to play this week after failing to practice due to their injuries.

Brents hasn’t practiced since suffering his quad injury during the Week 7 matchup against the Cleveland Browns. This will lead the Colts to lean on Darrell Baker Jr. and fellow rookie Jaylon Jones to be the boundary cornerbacks in nickel packages.

Ogletree suffered his injury during the Week 9 game against the Carolina Panthers and was inactive in Week 10 against the New England Patriots.

Kelly being ruled out is a mild surprise. He suffered a concussion during the Week 10 game against the Patriots and seemed to be trending in the right direction to be cleared from the protocol after practicing in full Thursday.

However, he didn’t practice Friday, suggesting he may be dealing with a setback. Kelly is working his way back from his second concussion this season. He suffered a concussion in Week 2 and wound up missing the two games following.

The Colts will release their final injury report with designations later Friday afternoon.

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