Colts Announce 6 Inactive Players For Week 1 Game vs. Houston Texans

The Colts on Friday ruled linebacker Shaquille Leonard (back) out for today's game. 

Sep 11, 2022 at 11:30 AM
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JJ Stankevitz

Colts.com Writer

Shaquille Leonard

HOUSTON – The Colts on Sunday announced six inactive players for their season opener against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium:

  • QB Sam Ehlinger
  • WR Dezmon Patmon
  • CB Dallis Flowers
  • LB Shaquille Leonard
  • C Wesley French
  • T Luke Tenuta

The Colts on Friday ruled out Leonard, who's been working his way back from a back procedure in June. Veteran tackle Dennis Kelly, who was listed as questionable on Friday, is active, as is cornerback Tony Brown, who was elevated to the active roster from the practice squad on Saturday.

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