The Colts got a healthier-looking practice report on Thursday, with several key pieces moving back into full participation ahead of Week 7 against the Minnesota Vikings.
Wide receiver Keenan Allen, running back Jonathan Taylor and cornerback Charvarius Ward all were back as full participants after being rested on Wednesday. Linebacker Bryce Boettcher and Jaylon Carlies also returned to full work. Boettcher was back after missing practice yesterday, while Carlies, who has been out two weeks with a rib injury, appears to be trending toward game-day availability.
There was one fresh concern, though, with rookie CJ Allen showing up as limited because of an ankle issue after not being on the report the day before. That puts his status for Sunday in question.
At tight end, Tyler Warren missed practice again with a groin injury that almost kept him out last week’s defeat, and he now looks headed toward missing this week as well. Drew Ogletree, on the other hand, bounced back from a missed session Wednesday and practiced fully Thursday, putting him in line to play Sunday.
The secondary still has a couple of uncertain spots. Sauce Gardner continued to sit out with a calf injury and seems likely to miss the matchup with Minnesota. Justin Walley was limited because of a knee issue after missing Wednesday, and while he is making progress, it remains to be seen whether he’ll be ready in time for Sunday.
Punter Rigoberto Sanchez also remained out for the second straight practice. He suffered a foot injury during a blocked punt return last Sunday, and his chances of playing this week appear slim.
Up front, guard Matt Goncalves and tackle Jalen Travis both practiced fully on Thursday. Goncalves was back after sitting out Wednesday, while Travis upgraded from limited work. Both are expected to be available against the Vikings.
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