Strachan did not have a target and played just three snaps on offense during Sunday's 32-31 loss versus Houston.
Strachan got one target the week before with Ashton Dulin out due to a concussion, but he barely got on the field when he returned for the finale. Strachan had just three receptions for 59 yards on nine targets during the season. The 2021 seventh-rounder will likely be in a battle to retain a roster spot for 2023.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Cleared for Monday
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Strachan (concussion) is good to go for Monday's matchup with the Chargers.
Strachan will return from a one-game absence after suffering a concussion in Week 14. Look for him to resume his usual role as the Colts' No. 5 wide receiver assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Logs full practice Thursday
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Strachan (concussion) was listed as a full participant on the Colts' injury report Thursday.
Strachan popped up with a concussion on Indianapolis' injury report last Wednesday, which left him sidelined for Saturday's loss to the Vikings. It's still if the 25-year-old was able to clear the league's protocols before returning to practice in full Thursday, so his status is still up in the air for Monday's game versus the Chargers. Strachan has not hauled in a target since Week 2, so his availability doesn't figure to play much of a factor in the Colts offense.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Won't play Saturday
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Strachan (concussion) has been ruled out for Saturday's game with the Vikings, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Strachan didn't show up on the team's injury report until Wednesday, so it appears he may have suffered the concussion during practice Tuesday. With the Colts on a short week and the late addition to the injury report, Strachan would have been hard-pressed to clear protocols ahead of Saturday's contest. His next opportunity to suit up will be Week 16 against the Chargers.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Inactive for second straight game
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Strachan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Eagles, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Strachan finds himself as a healthy scratch for a second straight game after appearing in the team's first nine games of the season. Michael Pittman, Parris Campbell, Alec Pierce, Ashton Dulin and Keke Coutee will be the only active wideouts for the Colts on Sunday.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: No receptions despite larger role
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Strachan didn't have a reception on two targets in Sunday's win over Jacksonville.
Strachan played 19 snaps on offense and went out for 13 routes, but he wasn't much of a factor. He's getting some playing time as the fourth receiver with Ashton Dulin on injured reserve with a foot injury, but it doesn't look like Strachan will be a big part of the game plan.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Small role Sunday
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Strachan did not have a target or reception while playing just six snaps on offense in Sunday's win over Kansas City.
Strachan is a distant fifth receiver in the offense and may not get much playing time unless there are several injuries. He had just three targets last week when both Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce were out with injuries, so that doesn't bode well for any future meaningful role.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Only one catch with larger role
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Strachan had one reception for 23 yards on three targets in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville. He also drew a flag for an illegal shift/false start.
Strachan was the primary third receiver with Michael Pittman (quadriceps) and Alec Pierce (concussion) hurt and played on 35 of the offense's 50 snaps. However, Strachan struggled to get open, and the bad penalty may hurt his chances if the Colts decide to revamp the game plan for the receiving corps after a very poor performance where the offense did not score.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Larger role than expected
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Strachan had two receptions for 36 yards on two targets in Sunday's overtime tie at Houston.
Strachan played on 11 of the offense's 92 snaps, so he didn't have a huge role. Still, it was somewhat surprising to see Strachan get snaps in the passing game, let alone two big receptions, given the top four starting wideouts were healthy. That may bode well for Strachan's role in the offense should a starting wideout get hurt or fall out of favor.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Wins last WR spot
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Strachan has won a spot on Indy's 53-man roster, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Strachan and Dezmon Patmon won the final two spots on the wide receiver depth chart. Strachan likely begins the season as the No. 6 receiver since he's working his way back from knee surgery this summer. Strachan had four receptions for 56 yards and a touchdown in two preseason games.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Removed from active/PUP list
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The Colts activated Strachan from the active/PUP list Monday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Strachan began training camp on the PUP list after undergoing offseason knee surgery, but he's officially been cleared to practice for the first time this season. The 2021 seventh-round pick caught two of three targets for 26 yards across six appearances as a rookie and will look to carve out a bigger role in Year 2. At 6-foot-5, he could be another red-zone threat for Matt Ryan, but he'll likely have to compete with Dezmon Patmon and Keke Coutee for a roster spot.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Recovering from knee surgery
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Strachan underwent surgery on his knee this summer, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.
Although currently on the active/PUP list, Strachan is still expected to participate in training camp at some point. Once he returns, he'll battle for a depth role in a wide receiver room that features six other players with in-game NFL experience and a 2022 second-round pick.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Healthy scratch again
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Strachan (coach's decision) is a healthy inactive for Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Strachan will be in street clothes for the seventh straight game. The rookie wideout's chances of suiting up in the Jan. 9 regular-season finale in Jacksonville wouldn't seem to be promising, as the Colts could get Parris Campbell (foot) back from injured reserve for that contest.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Healthy scratch Sunday
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Strachan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Strachan was active for Week 9 but didn't see the field for Indianapolis. He caught two passes for 26 yards in the season opener, but even when active he hasn't been involved in the passing game since that contest.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Inactive for Week 6
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Strachan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
Strachan had been active for each of the Colts' last two games but did not log any snaps. With the return of T.Y. Hilton, he'll likely find it even harder to find a role moving forward.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: No receptions despite larger role
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Strachan did not convert his only target into a reception in Sunday's loss to the Rams.
Strachan played 33 snaps on offense, the third most of any Colts receiver, as he got more playing time with Parris Campbell sidelined with an abdominal injury. However, Strachan wasn't a big part of the game plan. Still, he could emerge with a larger role next week against Tennessee if Campbell remains out.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Could see larger role
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Strachan could see an increased role Sunday against the Rams with Parris Campbell (abdomen) inactive for the contest, Mike Wells of ESPN.com reports.
WIth T.Y. Hilton (neck) also joining Campbell on the sideline, Strachan should move into the No. 3 receiver role. However, DeMichael Harris, just called up from the practice squad, could also be a factor. The Colts may utilize their tight ends in the passing game more frequently as well.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Good to go for Week 2
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Strachan (ankle) isn't on the injury report heading into Sunday's game against the Rams after practicing fully Friday.
Strachan was limited in practice Thursday but quickly recovered from the injury. The rookie seventh-round pick will look to build on his two-catch debut against the Seahawks.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Two receptions Sunday
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Strachan had two receptions on two targets for 26 yards in Sunday's loss to Seattle.
Strachan played 16 snaps on offense as he was the clear fourth receiver. While he wasn't too involved in the offense, both his catches were on third down, which could bode well for him to carve out a larger role.
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Colts' Mike Strachan: Impressive preseason opener
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Strachan had three receptions for 57 yards on five targets in Sunday's preseason win over Carolina.
Strachan was seen having an impressive training camp and backed it up with a strong showing Sunday. He's in the mix to win the fifth receiver role.
