Tyler Warren, who was battling a groin injury and was a game-time decision for the Indianapolis Colts’ Sunday Week 6 clash against the Tennessee Titans, is officially inactive. That’s a gut punch for the Colts, as Warren is one of five players who won’t be suiting up, leaving some significant holes to fill on the field.
Injuries Piling Up at Tight End
This news about Warren means the Colts are gonna have to dig deep into their tight end room. Mo Alie-Cox, Drew Ogletree, Will Mallory, and Pharaoh Brown are the guys who will be carrying the load there. It’s a tough spot to be in, especially heading into a critical matchup like this one. Teams are only allowed 48 active players on game days, so every absence stings, but losing a game-time decision like Warren really ramps up the pressure.
Key Defensive and Offensive Gaps
The injury report also hit hard at linebacker and wide receiver. Linebacker Jaylon Carlies, who’s been dealing with a ribs injury, was ruled out on Friday, and this is his second straight game on the sidelines. Last week against the Steelers, Bryce Boettcher stepped up in Carlies’ absence, with Austin Ajiake rotating in and CJ Allen playing a career-high 24 defensive snaps. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin is also out again with a hamstring issue, after being ruled out on Friday too. Laquon Treadwell filled in for Dulin last week, and Anthony Gould has been a solid option in the return game, providing some much-needed depth.
The Usual Suspects on the Inactive List
Rounding out the inactive list are guard Dalton Tucker and quarterback Riley Leonard. Neither of these guys has been active for any game this season, so their absence today isn’t a new development, but it just adds to the overall picture of the short bench. With these five players out, including key contributors like Warren, Carlies, and Dulin, the Colts are gonna have their work cut out for them against the Titans. Every available player will need to step up big time to make up for these absences.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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