Latest Colts injury report: Week 4 Thursday practice

Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly are set to complete one of the final steps towards clearing the NFL's concussion protocol Both are practicing today, according to Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen. Both can now be cleared by a medical professional. I expect both to be cleared in the next 48 hours, allowing both to […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Sep 28, 2023 3:57 PM EDT

Anthony Richardson and Ryan Kelly are set to complete one of the final steps towards clearing the NFL's concussion protocol

Both are practicing today, according to Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen.

#Colts starting C Ryan Kelly, also in the concussion protocol alongside Anthony Richardson, is practicing as well.

I’d expect both players to clear protocol soon and play Sunday against the Rams. https://t.co/bBnV0HyhlR
— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) September 28, 2023

Both can now be cleared by a medical professional. I expect both to be cleared in the next 48 hours, allowing both to be active this Sunday for the team's Week 4 matchup with the Los Angeles Rams.

Thursday Injury Report:

Thursday's practice report for #LARvsIND. pic.twitter.com/LMctCMEUfo
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 28, 2023

Full Practice:

QB Anthony Richardson
C Ryan Kelly
CB Dallis Flowers

This is a big development for Kelly and Richardson's availability for this Sunday's matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. Both now enter the final step of the NFL's concussion protocol. CB Dallis Flowers also has stacked back-to-back full practices. His availability is big for the team whose CB room remains young and inexperienced if he were to be forced to miss this game.

Limited Participant:

QB Sam Ehlinger

Ehlinger is a new member of the team's injury report with a right shoulder injury. Ehlinger is the team's emergency 3rd quarterback; if he can't go this Sunday, the team would likely not use that spot in his absence.

Did Not Practice:

LG Quenton Nelson
DT DeForest Buckner

For the second straight day, captains Nelson and Buckner were not able to practice. Both players have a history of practicing limited for the week and still sutiting up on game day. But still, it is something to monitor throughout the weekend.