Vikings' Ryan Kelly: Slated to sign with Minnesota
Rotowire
The Vikings are slated to sign Kelly to a two-year, $18 million contract, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Selected 18th overall in the 2016 Draft, Kelly spent the first nine seasons of his career with the Colts but is set to move on ahead of his age-32 season. Kelly started just 10 games last season, missing two with a neck injury and another five following a knee scope. In total, Kelly started 121 games across his nine seasons with Indianapolis and was named to four Pro Bowls. He was a second-team All-Pro in 2020. Kelly's best football is likely behind him, but the Vikings hope he's an upgrade over Garrett Bradbury at center.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Set to return Week 16
Rotowire
Kelly (knee) was activated off injured reserve Saturday, and he doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans.
Kelly was placed on IR on Nov. 5 and subsequently underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. He was designated to return Dec. 11 but wasn't activated ahead of last Sunday's loss to Denver; however, after beginning this week with a pair of full practices before getting a rest day Friday, it appears Kelly will be able to return to the field Sunday. If that does happen, he will likely start at center, moving Danny Pinter back to a reserve role.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Practice window opens
Rotowire
Kelly (knee) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The veteran offensive lineman has missed the Colts' last four games after being placed on IR due to a knee injury, but Wednesday's return to practice suggests he's almost past the issue. If Kelly is activated to Indianapolis' active roster in time, he could suit up for Sunday's matchup against the Broncos.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Confident in return this season
Rotowire
Kelly underwent successful arthroscopic surgery on his right knee and expects to play again in 2024, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Kelly was sent to the Colts' injured-reserve list ahead of Week 10, so he'll be required to sit out until at least Week 15 at Denver. Whether Indianapolis feels there's any urgency to rush him back at that point could depend on its position in the AFC playoff picture, or lack thereof.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Lands on IR
Rotowire
The Colts placed Kelly on injured reserve Tuesday with a knee injury.
Kelly had been listed on the Colts' Week 9 injury report with knee and calf injuries, but he played every snap in this past Sunday's loss to the Vikings. His condition may have worsened during the game, however, and while Kelly's knee injury isn't expected to be season-ending, he'll be sidelined for the next four games after being placed on IR. In Kelly's absence, rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini is expected to take over as the Colts' starting center.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Missing Wednesday's practice
Rotowire
Colts head coach Shane Steichen said that Kelly (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Kelly departed Sunday's win over the Titans with the calf injury, so his absence to begin Week 7 prep isn't much of a surprise. If Kelly isn't cleared to play this weekend against the Dolphins, rookie Tanor Bortolini will likely step in as Indianapolis' starting center.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Will not return
Rotowire
Kelly (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Kelly previously missed time this season due to a neck injury but will now be sidelined with a calf issue. Tanor Bortolini will fill in at center now for the Colts.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Officially inactive for Week 5
Rotowire
Kelly (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
As expected, Kelly has been downgraded from doubtful to out after not practicing during Week 5 prep. In Kelly's absence, Tanor Bortolini will likely start at center again after making his first career NFL start last week versus the Steelers.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Downgraded to doubtful for Week 5
Rotowire
Kelly (neck) is now listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Despite missing all three practices this week, Kelly was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup. However, it appears that the veteran center will be held out for a second straight week due to a neck injury. If Kelly is inactive, Tanor Bortolini will be the starting center for the Colts.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Could return Sunday
Rotowire
Kelly (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports.
Kelly missed the Colts' Week 4 win over the Steelers and didn't practice this week due to a neck injury. However, it appears the 31-year-old offensive lineman will attempt to play through the issue Sunday. If Kelly isn't able to suit up in Week 5, expect rookie Tanor Bortolini to serve as the Colts' top center.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Won't play Sunday
Rotowire
Kelly (neck) won't play Sunday against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
After not being listed on the injury report Wednesday, Kelly missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a neck issue. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but the veteran will miss his first game of the season. In Kelly's absence, rookie Tanor Bortolini is expected to start at center versus the Steelers' stout defense.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Back in action
Rotowire
Kelly (ankle) has returned to Sunday's game against the Raiders, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Kelly exited earlier in the game and was replaced by Wesley French at center. However, the Alabama product has returned and will once again be snapping the ball to Gardner Minshew.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Will play at Tennessee
Rotowire
Kelly (concussion) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game at Tennessee.
Kelly was a full participant at practice throughout the week, so it's no big surprise that he'll be available for Week 13. He projects to step back in as the starting center after he was sidelined for the Colts' win versus the Buccaneers in Week 12.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Still working through protocols
Rotowire
Kelly remains in concussion protocols Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Kelly suffered the concussion during a Week 10 win over the Patriots and has remained out of action since. It's the veteran center's second concussion this season, which could be making it more difficult for him to return to practice. He'll likely need to return to the field Thursday to have a chance of suiting up in Week 13 against the Titans. Wesley French will likely be called upon again if Kelly can't play.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Good to go Sunday
Rotowire
Kelly (ankle/foot) is officially active for Sunday's game at Jacksonville.
Kelly was questionable for Sunday's contest due to the pair of injuries, but he's suiting up and won't end up missing his third game of the season.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Clears protocol
Rotowire
Kelly has cleared concussion protocol ahead of Sunday's game against Tennessee, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
The 30-year-old missed the Colts' last two games with a concussion suffered during the team's Week 2 win over Houston, but it seems as if he's had enough time to move past the issue. Kelly's return is big for Indianapolis, as he received second-team All-Pro honors and made three Pro Bowls from 2019 to 2021.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Out Week 4
Rotowire
Kelly (concussion) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against Los Angeles.
Kelly was trending toward playing this week, as he was a full participant during Colts practice Wednesday and Thursday. He was a nonparticipant at the team's Friday practice and has since been ruled out this Sunday, making Wesley French the likely replacement for the second consecutive week.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Doesn't practice Wednesday
Rotowire
Kelly (concussion) missed Indianapolis' practice Wednesday.
Kelly is still in the concussion protocol after suffering one during last week's win against the Texans. If the 30-year-old is unable to clear the protocol before Sunday, Wesley French should start at center in his place.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Won't return
Rotowire
Kelly has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Texans due to a concussion, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Kelly has been diagnosed with a concussion after leaving the game in the second half. In his absence, Wesley French will presumably take over at center.
... See More... See Less
Colts' Ryan Kelly: Dealing with foot injury
Rotowire
Kelly (foot) didn't practice Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
The 30-year-old didn't miss a start last season and is entering his eighth year with the Colts after being taken 18th overall in the 2016 Draft. There's been no indication this is a serious injury.
