Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gets to Stroud twice in Week 3 win
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Buckner registered seven tackles (two solo), including 1.5 sacks, during the Colts' 19-17 win over the Texans in Week 3.
Buckner was responsible for two of the Colts' three sacks on C.J. Stroud in Sunday's win. The veteran defensive lineman got to Stroud early in the first quarter for a four-yard sack before Buckner combined with Adetomiwa Adebawore for a two-yard takedown of the Texans QB late in the second quarter. Buckner has logged at least 0.5 sacks in each of the first three games of the regular season and is up to 3.0 sacks on the year, which leads the Colts and is tied for eighth-most in the NFL.
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Colts' Laiatu Latu: Returns to Sunday's game
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Latu (chest) has returned to Sunday's game against the Texans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Latu left for the locker room in the first half due to a chest injury, but he was back on the field for the Colts in the third quarter. Latu has yet to record a tackle.
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Colts' Laiatu Latu: Exits game with chest injury
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Latu is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Texans due to a chest injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Latu briefly returned to the game before leaving the field for the locker room, where he'll undergo further tests on his chest to determine whether he can return to Sunday's game. Caden Curry and JT Tuimoloau are both in line for more snaps on defense for as long as Latu is out of the game.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Cleared to play against Houston
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Ward (groin) is active for Sunday's game against the Texans.
Ward tweaked his groin during the Colts' overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2. He drew the questionable tag for Sunday's AFC South tilt following a DNP-LP-FP practice log, and the veteran cornerback has been given the green light to play after going through pregame warmups. Cam Taylor-Britt will operate in a depth role behind Ward and Sauce Gardner for Week 3.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Could play against Houston
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Ward (groin) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Ward drew the questionable tag for Week 3 following a DNP-LP-FP practice log. He's working through a groin injury that he picked up in Week 2 against the Chiefs, and if he cannot play Sunday, then Cam Taylor-Britt would likely start at outside cornerback opposite Sauce Gardner.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: DNP with groin injury
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Ward (groin) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Ward exited Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs early due to groin tightness. The starting cornerback will likely need to upgrade his practice participation to at least a limited level by Friday to have a chance of playing in the Colts' Week 3 divisional matchup against the Texans.
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Colts' Akeem Davis-Gaither: Secures 14 tackles in defeat
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Davis-Gaither recorded 14 total tackles (seven solo) during Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs.
Davis-Gaither was a very busy man in Week 2, securing a new career-high 14 takedowns in the contest. The linebacker notched a career-best 117 total tackles over 17 regular-season games with Arizona in 2025, and he is now off to a hot start in his first campaign with the Colts. Through two games, Davis-Gaither has compiled 22 total tackles (12 solo) this season.
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Colts' Micheal Clemons: Placed on IR
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Clemons (toe) was placed on injured reserve by the Colts on Tuesday.
Clemons sustained a toe injury in the team's 33-30 overtime loss against Kansas City on Sunday night, and he will now be forced to miss at least four contests while recovering. His absence won't have a major impact on the team's defensive approach.
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Kenny Moore: Joins forces with Eagles
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Moore agreed Tuesday to sign with the Eagles' practice squad, Zach Berman of The Athletic reports.
Per Mike Garafolo of NFL Network, Moore will eventually be promoted to the Eagles' 53-man roster and will receive a one-year, $3 million deal. A 2021 Pro Bowl selection, Moore spent most of his past nine seasons in Indianapolis as a slot corner, but he's expected to see snaps both at that position and at safety once he joins the Eagles.
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Colts' Charvarius Ward: Nursing groin issue
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Ward is dealing with groin tightness after Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
Ward exited the game with groin discomfort in the second half, but he appears to have avoided a significant injury. The cornerback's status at the team's first practice of the week Wednesday will provide more clarity towards his availability for Week 3 versus the Texans.
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Colts' Micheal Clemons: Dealing with toe injury
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Clemons (toe) is questionable to return to Sunday night's contest against Kansas City.
Clemons suffered a toe injury at some point during the second half of the contest, and his availability for the rest of the game is now unclear. In his absence, JT Tuimoloau could see an increase in opportunities on the defensive line.
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Colts' Austin Ajiake: Logs full practice Thursday
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Ajiake (hamstring) was a full participant at practice Thursday.
Ajiake sat out Week 1 due to a hamstring injury and missed practice Wednesday, but he now appears to be on track to suit up in Week 2. The majority of his snaps last year came on special teams.
Taylor-Britt's one-game suspension for violating the league's personal conduct policy was lifted Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Taylor-Britt was forced to sit out Indianapolis' Week 1 loss to the Ravens, but he's now on track to be available for Week 2 at Kansas City. He figures to play in a rotational role in the Colts' secondary in 2026.
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Johnathan Edwards: Cut loose by Indianapolis
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Edwards was waived by the Colts on Monday.
Edwards didn't play in Sunday's 41-23 loss to the Ravens, and he will now be placed on waivers. The transaction clears a roster spot for Cam Taylor-Britt (suspension), who will be reinstated from a one-game suspension ahead of the team's Week 2 matchup with the Chiefs on Sunday Night Football. Edwards played in 14 regular-season contests with Indianapolis in 2025, recording 26 total tackles (19 solo) and three passes defensed, and if he clears waivers, the Colts will likely look to add him to their practice squad.
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Colts' Austin Ajiake: Downgraded to out for Sunday
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Ajiake (hamstring) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game with the Ravens.
Ahiake was questionable to play in Week 1 as he nursed a hamstring injury he likely sustained during the week. The linebacker's absence will leave a void on special teams. Second-round rookie CJ Allen is a likely candidate to take over some of the snaps that Ajiake will miss.
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Colts' Austin Ajiake: Questionable for Week 1
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Ajiake (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Ravens, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Ajiake was added to the injury report Friday after logging a DNP, suggesting he was injured late in the week. The special-teams contributor and backup linebacker appeared in 16 regular-season games last season, playing 157 snaps on defense and 299 on special teams.
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Colts' A.J. Haulcy: Full participant Thursday
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Haulcy (ankle) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
The safety missed the Colts' last two preseason games but was able to practice on a limited basis Wednesday. Now that he's a full go in practice, Haulcy should be able to play Sunday against the Ravens. The third-round pick out of LSU is a projected starter at strong safety.
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Jaylon Jones: Let go by Colts
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The Colts waived Jones on Tuesday.
Jones is headed to waivers after spending the last three seasons in Indianapolis. The 2023 seventh-round pick racked up 18 tackles (13 solo) across 10 games during the 2023 campaign while playing on both defense and special teams, and will now look to catch on with another team.
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Colts' A.J. Haulcy: Absent from Tuesday's practice
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Haulcy (ankle) did not participate in Tuesday's practice, Jake Arthur of Roundtable.io reports.
Haulcy missed the Colts' last two preseason games due to an ankle injury. The safety has not been given a return timeline, and it is unclear if he will be available for the team's Week 1 showdown with the Ravens. The rookie third-rounder out of LSU is set to be the Colts' starting strong safety. If Haulcy is unavailable for Week 1 or beyond, Hunter Wohler will likely take over the job.
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Browns' Mekhi Blackmon: Heading to Cleveland
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The Browns claimed Blackmon off waivers from the Colts on Friday, Howard Balzer of USA Today reports.
The move became official following the Browns' 37-13 preseason win over the Patriots on Thursday. Blackmon was able to play in all 17 regular-season games for the Colts last year after missing the entire 2024 campaign (as a member of the Vikings) due to a torn ACL. His addition gives the Browns extra depth at outside cornerback behind Denzel Ward and Tyson Campbell.
