Lammons (knee/ankle) was a full participant during Thursday's practice.
Lammons was unable to play during the Colts' Week 7 win over the Dolphins due to knee and ankle injuries. He was listed as a DNP on Wednesday, but he was able to practice without limitations Thursday. Barring any setbacks, Lammons should be able to return from a one-game absence and play in Sunday's AFC South clash against the Texans.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Returns to practice field
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Bucker (ankle) was a limited participant during practice Wednesday.
Buckner was designated to return from injured reserve earlier Wednesday, opening up his 21-day practice window. Whether he'll be able to suit up Sunday against the Texans remains in question and probably won't be known until closer to kickoff. It is likely, though, that the Colts will want the Oregon product to log a full practice before sending him out on the field for game day.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Back on field
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Speed (knee) was a full participant during practice Wednesday.
Speed was unable to play in the Colts' Week 7 win over the Dolphins despite logging a full practice last Friday. After opening this week with another full practice, the Tarleton State product should be good to go Sunday against the Texans.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Gets nod to practice again
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Indianapolis designated Buckner (ankle) for return to practice from its injured reserve list Wednesday.
Coach Shane Steichen recently communicated optimism regarding Buckner's chances of returning to practice ahead of Week 8, and that confidence turned out to be well-placed. If he can participate fully in practice by Friday, there's a solid chance he'll suit up at Houston.
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Colts' Nick Cross: Secures nine tackles in win
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Cross recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over Miami.
Cross finished tied for third on the team in tackles with fellow safety Julian Blackmon, reaching at nine tackles for the fourth time this season. Cross has now produced 69 total tackles (42 solo), an interception, a forced fumble and two passes defensed over seven games in 2024.
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Colts' Julian Blackmon: Nine tackles in win
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Blackmon recorded nine total tackles (five solo) in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
Blackmon finished with his highest tackle total since Week 1, finishing third on the team in stops behind Grant Stuard and Zaire Franklin. The safety has now compiled 41 total tackles (29 solo), including 0.5 sacks, while also adding an interception, a fumble recovery and a pass defensed over six games in 2024.
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Colts' Zaire Franklin: Compiles 16 tackles in win
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Franklin recorded 16 total tackles (five solo) and a forced fumble in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
Franklin was able to compile a season-high 16 stops while also stripping fullback Alec Ingold in the third quarter, which was recovered by teammate Taven Bryan. Through seven games in 2024, Franklin has now produced 76 total tackles (35 solo), two forced fumbles and a pass defensed.
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Colts' Segun Olubi: Forces fumble in win
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Olubi had five total tackles and forced a fumble in Sunday's win over Miami.
Olubi played his first snaps of the season on defense and was thrust into a significant role with E.J. Speed out with a knee injury and Jaylon Carlies leaving the game with an ankle injury. Olubi played on 21 of the defense's 69 snaps and could see a larger role next week against Houston.
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Colts' Grant Stuard: Has 19 total tackles in win
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Stuard had 19 tackles (11 solo), including one for loss, in Sunday's win over Miami.
Stuard was thrust into the starting lineup at weak-side linebacker with E.J. Speed out with a knee injury and played on 64 of the defense's 69 snaps. Stuard was stout against the run with four stops in that capacity, according to Pro Football Focus. He could be in line for more playing time next week against Houston if Speed remains sidelined.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Close to return to practice
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Coach Shane Steichen said Monday that he was "optimistic" about Buckner (ankle) returning to practice ahead of Week 8, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Buckner has been sidelined for the Colts' last five games as he's been nursing an ankle injury he suffered in Week 2 at Green Bay, but it now seems like he could be trending towards coming back soon. Indianapolis' first official practice report of the week Wednesday will provide more insight into his availability for Week 8.
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Colts' Jaylon Carlies: Won't return against Miami
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Carlies has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Carlies left Sunday's game with what was initially reported as a calf injury. However, he has now been diagnosed with an ankle injury after being checked on by trainers, and the injury is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of the contest. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson will get snaps with the first-team offense for the rest of Sunday's contest.
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Colts' Jaylon Carlies: Leaves game with calf injury
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Carlies is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a calf injury, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Carlies got the start at linebacker for the injured E.J. Speed (knee), but the former was forced to leave Sunday's contest after injuring his calf. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson should see additional snaps at linebacker alongside starters Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi while Carlies is sidelined.
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Colts' Jaylon Carlies: Will start vs. Miami
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Carlies will start at linebacker in place of E.J. Speed (knee) for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Carlies, the Colts' fifth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, has split his time evenly between defense and special teams this season. However, he will get his first-career start Sunday alongside Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi in Speed's absence. Carlies has accrued 16 tackles (nine solo) and one pass breakup through the first six games of the regular season.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Ruled out for Week 7
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Speed (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Speed initially drew the questionable tag for Sunday's game after logging a full practice Friday. However, the knee injury was severe enough for him to be downgraded to doubtful Saturday, and the 2019 fifth-round pick will officially miss his first game of the regular season. Expect Grant Stuard to start alongside Segun Olubi and Zaire Franklin for Sunday's game.
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Colts' Dayo Odeyingbo: Will play through hamstring issue
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Odeyingbo (hamstring) is active for Sunday's game against Miami.
Odeyingbo picked up a hamstring injury in Week 6 against the Titans. He finished the week as a DNP on Friday, but the 2021 second-round pick will play through the injury for Sunday's game. Odeyingbo has accrued 11 tackles (six solo), including 2.0 sacks, and one forced fumble through the first six games of the regular season.
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Colts' E.J. Speed: Unlikely to play vs. Miami
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Speed (knee) has been downgraded from questionable to doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Speed presumably picked up a knee injury during the Colts' Week 6 win over the Titans. He opened the week as a DNP on Wednesday, but he upgraded his practice participation over the next two days and was a full participant in Friday's session. Speed initially drew the questionable tag as a result, but it appears the knee injury is severe enough for him to miss his first game of the regular season. If Speed is indeed inactive for Sunday's contest, Grant Stuard should draw the start at linebacker alongside Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi.
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Colts' Dayo Odeyingbo: Could play in Week 7
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Odeyingbo (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
Odeyingbo downgraded from limited practice Thursday to a DNP on Friday, suggesting he could be trending in the wrong direction ahead of Sunday's contest. If the Vanderbilt product is unable to play through his hamstring issue in Week 7, expect 2024 first-round pick Laiatu Latu to start opposite Kwity Paye as part of Indianapolis' top defensive-end duo.
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Colts' DeForest Buckner: Could return to practice next week
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Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that he's optimistic Buckner's (ankle) 21-day practice window will open next week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Buckner has missed the Colts' last four games on injured reserve after sustaining an ankle injury in Indianapolis' Week 2 loss to the Packers. However, Steichen's comments Friday suggest Buckner is nearing a return to the field. If the 30-year-old defensive lineman is able to begin practicing next week, the Colts will have 21 days to activate him to their active roster before he reverts to IR.
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Colts' Chris Lammons: Won't play in Week 7
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Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that Lammons (ankle/knee) won't play in Sunday's matchup against the Dolphins.
According to the Colts' Week 7 injury report, Lammons failed to practice both Wednesday and Thursday due to an ankle issue. It appears the South Carolina product has now moved past his knee injury but will still be sidelined Sunday. Expect David Long to see additional work in the Colts' secondary in Lammons' stead.
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Colts' Dayo Odeyingbo: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Odeyingbo (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday.
Odeyingbo returned in the second half of the Colts' Week 6 win over the Titans after sustaining a hamstring injury earlier in the game. However, Wednesday's DNP indicates he's still nursing the issue and could be in jeopardy of missing more time. Odeyingbo will likely need to upgrade to at least limited participation Thursday or Friday in order to suit up for the Colts' Week 7 matchup against the Dolphins.
