Indianapolis Colts tight end Tyler Warren did not practice on Wednesday, remaining sidelined with a groin injury he picked up late last week. This is a tough blow, considering Warren is a key part of that Colts offense, and his absence was front and center on the team’s initial injury report as they prep for Minnesota this Sunday.
Warren’s Absence Creates a Real Gap for Indianapolis
Seriously, this isn’t just a minor thing. Warren leads the Colts with a solid 30 receptions, and he’s racked up 213 yards and two touchdowns through the air. Plus, he’s even got a rushing touchdown and 6 yards on the ground to his name. The guy’s been a versatile weapon for them, and trying to fill that production mid-week, especially when he’s still a non-participant, is a headache. Head coach Shane Steichen kept it pretty tight-lipped in his Wednesday presser, saying Warren is “progressing really well,” but added he’d “defer to the injury report this week on a lot of those guys.” That’s coach-speak for “we’ll see,” and it definitely doesn’t sound like he’s a shoe-in for Sunday.
The Colts’ Injury Report Is Piling Up
It’s not just Warren, either. The Colts are dealing with a hefty list of injuries, particularly in their secondary. Cornerbacks Sauce Gardner (calf), Justin Walley (knee), and Charvairus Ward (rest) all sat out practice. That’s a huge hit to the defensive backfield. On top of that, linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin), guard Matt Goncalves (ankle), receiver Anthony Gould (concussion), tight end Drew Ogletree (ankle), punter Rigoberto Sanchez (right foot), receiver Keenan Allen (rest), and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (personal) were also non-participants. They also have guys like linebacker Austin Ajiake (concussion evaluation), linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ribs), receiver Ashton Dulin (hamstring), offensive tackle Jalen Travis (foot), and one of their running backs all dealing with issues. This is a massive list, and you gotta wonder how much of that depth chart is going to be truly healthy come Sunday.
With Warren’s status up in the air and so many other key players dinged up, the Colts have some serious questions to answer before they take on Minnesota. Keeping an eye on that final injury report is going to be huge to see if they can get any of these guys back in action.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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