#INDvsOAK Inactives List (2018, Week 8)

The Colts' first three games of 2026 come against aggressive, well-coached and talented defenses in the Ravens, Chiefs and Texans. And after losing to Baltimore in Week 1, the Colts have an idea of where they need to quickly improve on offense.

The Colts allowed 506 yards of offense and did not record a pass break-up or tackle for a loss in their Week 1 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.

The Colts entered the 2026 season with a team-wide collective belief, but by Sunday evening were left to pick up the pieces from a three-score defeat to the Baltimore Ravens.

DeForest Buckner underwent neck surgery on New Year's Eve 2025, and through a grueling rehab – both mentally and physically – the heart and soul of the Colts' defense will be back on the field in Sunday's season opener against the Baltimore Ravens.

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Head coach Shane Steichen on Thursday announced the Colts' season-long captains.

Daniel Jones took nearly every first-team rep from Day 1 of training camp through the Colts' final preseason practice last week.

Shrader connected on field goals from 60 and 61 yards during the preseason and emerged from a tight competition with Blake Grupe to be the Colts' kicker in 2026.

Keenan Allen had a 24-yard reception, DeForest Buckner hustled for a tackle and Sauce Gardner picked off a pass as the Colts closed out the 2026 preseason on Saturday against the Detroit Lions.

Ward missed about two weeks worth of practices with a back injury, but has worked his way back on to the field this week.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen shared a handful of newsworthy items during his press conference prior to practice on Tuesday. We'll start with injury updates:

Colts special teams coordinator Brian Mason said both Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader will get extra work this week, with roster cuts due by 6 p.m. on Sunday.