The Indianapolis Colts just dropped their first injury report for Sunday’s game against the Minnesota Vikings, and let me tell you, it is absolutely brutal. You’ve got to see this list, it looks like a M*A*S*H unit over there.
Colts’ Roster Takes a Massive Hit Before Vikings Game
Seriously, the Colts are dealing with some major headaches. Starters Arden Key, a defensive end, and Alec Pierce, a wide receiver, are already IR-OUT with hamstring and foot injuries, respectively, after not participating in practice all week. That’s two big names already sidelined. But it gets worse. Cornerback Sauce Gardner, their elite guy, was a DNP with a calf injury. Wide receiver Keenan Allen and cornerback Charvarious Ward were both DNPs, listed as “not injury related” for rest, which is still a DNP heading into the game.
Other key starters like linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin), guard Matt Gonglaves (ankle), punter Rigobert Sanchez (foot), safety Justin Walley (knee), and tight end Tyler Warren (groin) also did not participate in Wednesday’s practice. That’s a staggering number of starters who couldn’t even practice, making their status for Sunday highly uncertain. Running back Jonathan Taylor was a limited participant due to “not injury related” rest, and right tackle Jalen Travis was also limited with a foot injury. This team is banged up.
Vikings Get Some Much-Needed Good News
On the flip side, the Minnesota Vikings are looking a lot healthier after their bye week. This is exactly what they needed. The biggest news? Both Christian Darrisaw, their starting left tackle, and T.J. Hockenson, their star tight end, are full participants in practice and are in the last phase of the concussion protocol. That’s huge for their offense, getting two big contributors back on track.
Wide receiver Jordan Addison and running back Jordan Mason were also full participants, which is great to see. While wide receiver Justin Jefferson is still a limited participant with an ankle injury, and right tackle Brian O’Neill is also limited with a knee issue, the overall trend is positive. Compared to the Colts’ extensive list of non-participants, the Vikings seem to be getting healthy at the right time.
Sunday’s game at U.S. Bank Stadium is going to be a fascinating watch. With the Colts facing such significant injury woes, especially to so many key starters, the Vikings definitely have a clearer path to executing their game plan. You have to wonder how the Colts will manage to put together a competitive squad when so many of their top players are sidelined or severely limited. It’s going to be a tough battle for them, that’s for sure.
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Originally reported by Daily Norseman.
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