The Indianapolis Colts are dealing with several injury updates as they prepare for Thursday night’s preseason finale against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Here are some key injury updates:
– Tight end Jelani Woods sustained a serious turf toe injury on Saturday and is scheduled for immediate surgery. He is expected to be sidelined indefinitely. (via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport)
– Rookie interior offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini, who suffered a toe injury during Saturday’s preseason game and did not return, is expected to miss some time, according to head coach Shane Steichen. (via The Athletic’s James Boyd)
– Second-year cornerback JuJu Brents, who did not practice due to a nose injury from Saturday’s game, is expected to return sooner rather than later, though Steichen noted he will not be rushed back. (via The Athletic’s James Boyd, The Herald Bulletin’s George Bremer)
– Second-string running back Trey Sermon remains sidelined with a hamstring issue. (via The Athletic’s James Boyd)
– Backup nose tackle Raekwon Davis, a notable free-agent addition, is set to return and is expected to be ready to play soon. (via The IndyStar’s Nate Atkins)
– Backup wide receiver and special teamer Ashton Dulin has returned to practice following a hamstring injury. (via The IndyStar’s Joel Erickson)
– Second-year wide receiver Josh Downs, who has been recovering from an ankle injury, was seen without a scooter. (via ColtsOnSI/LockedOnColts Jake Arthur)
– Backup linebacker Cameron McGrone also appears to be unavailable. (via ColtsOnSI/LockedOnColts Jake Arthur)