Practice Notebook

Head coach Shane Steichen said he and his staff are working through possibly getting some younger players more snaps during Sunday's season finale against the Houston Texans.

Richardson said on Wednesday that he is still dealing with vision limitations from the freak injury he sustained during pregame warmups in Week 6.

The Colts did not hold a practice on Christmas day.

Gardner has missed three games due to a calf injury sustained in Week 13.

Buckner was a full participant in Friday's practice, marking his second consecutive day of full participation.

Buckner (neck) was a full participant on Wednesday. Gardner (calf) did not practice.

Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner returned to practice this week, but has been on injured reserve since early November with a neck injury he sustained in Week 9 against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The Colts opened Buckner's 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve on Wednesday.

Taylor explained the importance of staying disciplined and focused ahead of the Colts' Week 14 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Jones was listed as a full participant in the Colts' Wednesday practice report.

The Colts play the Houston Texans in a crucial AFC South matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

The Colts held a walkthrough on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

In preparing to enter a hostile environment in GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium, Jonathan Taylor and the rest of the Colts offense know communication must be at a premium.

Ward has been on injured reserve since Week 7, while Carlies was placed on injured reserve with a designation to return on roster cut-down day in August.

Buckner (neck) was ruled out on Thursday and will not travel with the team to Berlin.

Gardner missed the New York Jets' Week 8 game with a concussion and the Jets had a bye week in Week 9; Gardner must clear protocol to be able to play in the Colts' Week 10 game.

On Thursday, Taylor was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Month for October.

The Colts opened Jones' 21-day window to be activated from injured reserve last week.

Taylor leads the NFL with 697 rushing yards and 11 touchdowns (10 rushing, 1 receiving).

Jones was placed on injured reserve in September due to a hamstring injury sustained in Week 1.

The Colts signed Rypien to the practice squad Wednesday after placing Anthony Richardson Sr. on injured reserve.

Moore (Achilles) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice. Charvarius Ward Sr. (concussion) did not practice.

Wayne spoke to the media on Thursday for the first time since Mitchell's fumble at the goal line in Week 4.

Pierce is still in concussion protocol but was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Latu totaled nine pressures in Week 4, the most by a Colts player in a single game in four years.

Goncalves (toe, limited) and Pierce (concussion, full) both participated in the Colts' first practice of Week 5 on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

With Kenny Moore II sidelined with an Achilles injury, the Colts are relying on the rest of their cornerbacks to fill the gap left by the Pro Bowler.

Neither Pierce (concussion) nor Moore (Achilles) participated in Wednesday's practice.

Warren, who won NFL Rookie of the Week honors for Week 2, returned to practice on Thursday after missing Wednesday with a toe injury.

Ward (concussion) was listed as a full participant in Wednesday's practice, while Latu (hamstring) was limited.

Neither Ward nor Jones practiced Thursday – head coach Shane Steichen said Jones would be out for a while – meaning the Colts may lean on three newcomers at corner to step in for Sunday's game against the Denver Broncos.

Neither Ward (concussion) nor Jones (hamstring) participated in Wednesday's practice.

The veteran running back spoke highly of Jones' leadership at the line of scrimmage as well as his skills as a dual-threat quarterback.

Tyler Goodson (elbow) was a limited participant during Wednesday's practice.

Richardson (back) has not participated in a practice since Week 16.

Richardson (back) was listed as a non-participant in the Colts' walkthrough on Wednesday.

Richardson was listed as a non-participant in Thursday's practice.

The 22-year-old Richardson has started 11 games this season.

Kelly has missed seven games due to injury this season.

Brents sustained an injury to his meniscus and PCL in Week 1 and has not played since. On Wednesday, the Colts opened the second-year cornerback's 21-day practice window, and can activate him from injured reserve at any time in the next three weeks.

Raimann made his first NFL start in Week 5 of the 2022 season against the Denver Broncos, and since that night he's developed into a stout member of the Colts' offensive line.

The Colts will hold their first practice of Week 15 on Wednesday.

Downs leads the Colts in targets (78) and receptions (53) this season.

Wide receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) did not participate in the Colts' walkthrough on Wednesday, while left tackle Bernhard Raimann (knee) was limited.

The Colts on Wednesday opened Lewis' 21-day practice window to return from injured reserve.

Richardson and the 5-6 Colts host the 9-1 Detroit Lions Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Pierce and Gardner were teammates at Cincinnati from 2019-2021.

Pittman (back) was listed as a full participant on Wednesday's practice report, while Bernhard Raimann (knee) did not participate.

Kelly was placed on injured reserve Tuesday due to a knee injury and could return this season, but for at least the next four games, the rookie Bortolini will step in at center.

Pittman, who's led the Colts in receptions each of the last three seasons, has one catch in each of his last two games.

The Colts have fared well defending opposing passing offenses when Moore has played this season.

Steichen said on Wednesday Joe Flacco, in his 17th season in the NFL, will be the Colts' starting quarterback "going forward."

Buckner and Taylor's full participation came after both were listed as limited participants on Wednesday with ankle injuries.

The Colts on Wednesday opened DeForest Buckner's 21-day practice window to be activated from injured reserve.

Taylor sustained an ankle injury in the Colts' Week 4 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Head coach Shane Steichen said Monday that barring any setbacks, Anthony Richardson would play against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday.

Richardson was listed as a full participant in practice for the first time since sustaining an oblique injury in Week 4, while Taylor is still working his way back from an ankle injury that sidelined him for the Colts' Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

The Colts held their first practice of Week 6 on Wednesday at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center. Here's what you need to know about the status of quarterback Anthony Richardson, running back Jonathan Taylor, center Ryan Kelly, defensive end Kwity Paye and cornerback Kenny Moore II.

Richardson (oblique) was a limited participant in the Colts' Thursday practice, while Taylor (ankle) did not participate.

Richardson (oblique) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, while Taylor (ankle) did not participate.

Mike Tomlin was hired as the Pittsburgh Steelers' head coach in 2007 and has never had a losing season.

Three weeks into the season, the Colts' quarterback has thrown six interceptions and has a completion percentage of 49.3 percent.

The veteran running back is ensuring his young quarterback knows that the entire team is shouldering responsibility for getting in the win column.

Richardson is going into the Colts' Week 3 game against the Chicago Bears ready to do whatever it takes to get a win.

The wide receiver's connection with Anthony Richardson for a 54-yard touchdown in Week 1 was a sign of all of Dulin's hard work finally paying off.

Neither Downs (ankle) or Gay (hernia) practiced last week, and both did not play in the Colts' Week 1 loss to the Houston Texans.

The Richardson-Taylor backfield will make its much-anticipated 2024 debut on Sunday against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium.

Gay said he underwent a procedure on a hernia in August and did not participate in Wednesday's practice at the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center.

The rookie defensive end is embracing the pressure of being a first-round pick and using his relationships with his fellow defensive linemen to get better every day.

Head coach Shane Steichen will give his first-team offense and defense one final game to tune things up before Sept. 8's regular season opener against the Houston Texans.

The Colts signed Ronnie Harrison Jr. to their practice squad and then 53-man roster with the plan of converting him to linebacker. In Week 17, he moved back to his natural position – safety – to give the Colts a much-needed veteran presence on the back end of their defense.

This season, the Colts have overcome a 3-5 start to the season, a flurry of injuries and roster turnover to be one win away from securing a playoff spot.

At 8-7, the Colts hold the seventh seed in the AFC. If they win their final two games, they will clinch a playoff spot.

The Colts on Tuesday placed safety Julian Blackmon on injured reserve, ending his regular season.

Taylor was listed as a full participant in his first full practice since undergoing surgery on a ligament in his thumb following the Colts' Week 12 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

When injuries took Moss and Pittman out of the Colts Week 15 game, the Colts called upon wide receiver D.J. Montgomery and running backs Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson to fill their spots. The trio combined for 215 scrimmage yards.

The Colts had 32 explosive runs through the first 12 weeks of the season, per PFF. In the last two games they've only had one.

The winner of Saturday's Colts-Steelers game will have a key advantage in a crowded AFC playoff race.

After running through a gauntlet of stout wide receivers this season, the Colts' secondary now have their sights set on the Bengals' trio of Ja'Marr Chase, Tyler Boyd and Tee Higgins.

Stewart re-joins a defensive line that enters Week 14's matchup with the Cincinnati Bengals second in the NFL with 42 sacks.