Ashton Dulin does not have a timetable to return from his torn ACL. (Source: James Boyd on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Dulin tore his ACL last August. He said he is doing some work on the field. He still has plenty of time to be healthy by the start of the season in September.
Mon, Mar 25th 4:13pm EDT
By Ari Koslow
Anthony Richardson is expected to participate in spring practices for the Colts. (Source: The Athletic)
Fantasy Impact: Richardson is expected to be fully cleared to participate. He is continuing to recover from shoulder surgery, but was able to resume throwing earlier in the offseason. He remains on track to be fully healthy by the start of next season.
Braden Smith underwent surgery on his left knee. (Source: IndyStar.com)
Fantasy Impact: Smith missed three games last season due to the injury. He'll have plenty of time to get fully healthy by training camp.
Colts RB Zack Moss is officially active for a Week 18 matchup with Houston.
Fantasy Impact: Moss was listed as questionable with a forearm injury. The veteran will return to the lineup after missing the team’s last two games. Fantasy managers should expect Moss to serve as the primary backup to Jonathan Taylor.
Ryan Kelly (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Texans. (Source: Nate Atkins on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Kelly got in a limited practice Thursday after missing the previous two days due to an ankle issue. The three-time Pro Bowler will certainly make every effort to get on the field for a "win-and-in" scenario against the Texans.
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. is officially active for a Week 17 matchup with Las Vegas.
Fantasy Impact: Pittman has cleared concussion protocol and will start after logging full practice sessions to close out the week. Pittman has emerged as the top pass catcher for Gardner Minshew and should be trusted by fantasy managers in Week 17.
Jonathan Taylor is officially active for the Colts' Week 16 game against the Falcons.
Fantasy Impact: Taylor has been dealing with a thumb injury but is a must-start in all fantasy formats.
Colts TE Drew Ogletree is officially inactive for a Week 12 matchup with the Buccaneers.
Fantasy Impact: Ogletree continues to deal with a foot injury that has sidelined the rookie since Week 9. Fantasy managers should expect Kylen Granson, Mo Allie-Cox, and Will Mallory to mix into the offense against Tampa Bay.
Colts WR Josh Downs is officially active for Sunday’s game with New England. (Source: Adam Schefter on Twitter )
Fantasy Impact: Downs did not practice this week, so his active status is a bit of a surprise. Fantasy managers should expect that Downs may be limited Sunday, leading to more targets for Alec Pierce and Isaiah McKenzie.
Kylen Granson (concussion) was a non-participant in Indianapolis' practice on Wednesday. (Source: John Hendrix on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Granson is still in the NFL's concussion protocols and did not practice on Wednesday. That marks over a week for him, and it remains unknown when he will be cleared to play. Veteran Mo Alie-Cox will continue to get the bulk of the usage from the tight end position for however long Granson remains out.
Alec Pierce (shoulder) was a full participant in Friday's practice, and he has officially been given a questionable designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Browns. (Source: Adam Caplan on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: After not practicing Wednesday, Pierce has seen gradual improvement throughout the week. He was limited on Thursday, then was a full participant on Friday. Listed as questionable ahead of the Colts' game with the Browns, it feels like Pierce is trending toward playing. Even if Pierce plays, he's a fantasy risk. He has just 11 catches for 149 yards this season, and the Browns are currently allowing the least passing yards per game this season.
Mo Alie-Cox is still in the NFL's concussion protocol but has not yet been ruled out for Sunday. (Source: George Bremer on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: The veteran tight end suffered a concussion in Week 5 and is still trying to pass through the league's concussion protocols. He hasn't officially been ruled out yet, but it's trending that way if he can't get cleared in the immediate future. If he's out, fantasy managers can look for Kyle Granson and Andrew Ogletree to both get more work in his absence.
Shaquille Leonard (groin) won't play in Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. (Source: Indianapolis Colts on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Leonard didn't practice all week due to a groin injury and has now been ruled out for Week 5 for the same reason. The severity of the injury is unknown, and a timetable for his return has yet to be set. Indianapolis has a tough divisional matchup against the Titans in Week 5, and missing their best defender will be less than ideal for stopping Derrick Henry and Co. on Sunday.
DeForest Buckner practiced on Friday. (Source: Brett Bensley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Buckner logged back-to-back practices after he was sidelined on Wednesday. Buckner played limited snaps in Week 4 after missing practice all week. He shouldn't be limited on Sunday against the Titans barring any setbacks.
Quenton Nelson practiced on Friday. (Source: Brett Bensley on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Nelson was able to practice on Thursday and Friday after missing practice on Wednesday. He should be good to go for Sunday's game against the Titans barring any setbacks.
Jelani Woods (hamstring) will not be activated for Week 5 against the Tennessee Titans. (Source: Kevin Bowen on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: There was some optimism that Woods would be able to return from his hamstring injury, but that won't be the case. He remains on IR and won't be practicing at all for this week at least. Mo Alie-Cox and Andrew Ogletree remain the top tight ends for this team for however long Woods remains out moving forward.
Free agent WR KJ Hamler, who took time away from football to deal with a pericarditis diagnosis, has signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad. (Source: Tom Pelissero on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hamler, who was dealing with a heart issue, was waived by the Denver Broncos with initial reports saying they intended to re-sign him after he was ready to return. Either they had a change of mind, or Hamler did, but now he is in Indy. The Colts could use some more WR depth, and Hamler could be a potential 53-man-roster add later this season.
Evan Hull has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus and will miss the remainder of the season. (Source: Jordan Schultz on Twitter)
Fantasy Impact: Hull was placed on IR last week after suffering a serious knee injury, but the initial expectation was that he would be able to return sometime this season. Now, he's being diagnosed with a torn meniscus that will force him to miss the rest of the season. The rookie didn't show much in his limited time, and his absence could lead to Trey Sermon getting some work on the active roster moving forward.
The Indianapolis Colts have signed RB Jake Funk to their 53-man roster after placing RB Evan Hull on injured reserve. (Source: colts.com)
Fantasy Impact: Hull will miss four games, opening up the door for Funk, who has played in 17 games for Indianapolis and the Los Angeles Rams. He can also provide on special teams, which will be valuable as he will likely be the last man in Indy's rotation. If Zack Moss misses Week 2, Funk could be in line for the RB2 role behind Deon Jackson.
Genard Avery, a free-agent acquisition of the Colts, has been placed on the injury reserve and will miss the 2023 season. (Source: Colts.com)
Fantasy Impact: Avery, 28, has spent time with Cleveland and Philly and was on the Bucs last year. He was having a promising camp but will now be shelved as he requires season-ending knee surgery. Avery did not start any games last season, and his career could be coming to an unfortunate end.
