The Colts’ Wednesday injury report brought a mixed bag as Week 8 approaches, with a few key defenders trending in different directions and the offensive line still dealing with a familiar name on the list.
Linebacker CJ Allen (ankle) was listed as a full participant after missing the chance to suit up fully while working through the injury. Rookie linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin), on the other hand, did not practice and appears headed toward another missed week. Veteran linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither (hand) was also a full participant despite the issue.
In the secondary, cornerback Justin Walley (knee) sat out practice Wednesday. Walley had been a game time decision Sunday because of the knee injury but still managed to play and, by the report’s description, looked excellent.
Sauce Gardner (calf) returned to practice in a limited role after missing the last two games. His availability would be a major lift for a cornerback room that is getting thinner by the day.
At tight end, Drew Ogletree (knee) and Tyler Warren (groin) were both limited. Ogletree has been managing the knee problem for the past few weeks and has still been able to play. Warren’s groin injury happened at practice, and it has already kept him out for two games.
Right guard Matt Goncalves (ankle) was also limited. He has been dealing with the ankle issue for the last two weeks, but has continued to play through it. With Nelson traded to Seattle, Goncalves is now the Colts’ most experienced guard, making his presence especially important as he works through the injury.
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