Latest Colts Injury Report: Week 15 Wednesday practice

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) this week for their Week 15 matchup. With their game falling on Saturday, both teams have key players dealing with injuries who now have less time to be cleared to play than usual. While the Colts didn't have practice on Tuesday, they did share an […]

Destin Adams — NFL News Writer

Dec 13, 2023 6:00 AM EST

Nov 28, 2022; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts tackle Braden Smith (72) blocks Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker T.J. Watt (90) during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports — Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

The Indianapolis Colts (7-6) are hosting the Pittsburgh Steelers (7-6) this week for their Week 15 matchup.

With their game falling on Saturday, both teams have key players dealing with injuries who now have less time to be cleared to play than usual.

With today's walk-through, Tuesday's practice report is only an estimation of a player's participation if there was a practice. pic.twitter.com/g7XhrL0pES
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 12, 2023

While the Colts didn't have practice on Tuesday, they did share an injury report following their walkthrough. The team shared an estimation of what they believe each player's status would have been if there had been a practice. To see rookie CB Juju Brents listed as a full participant hopefully is an indication that he will finally be able to return to the field after missing the team's past six games with a quad injury.

Wednesday Injury Report:

Wednesday’s practice report for #PITvsIND: pic.twitter.com/1ImfL8ugio
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 13, 2023

Did Not Practice:

Jonathan Taylor
Braden Smith

It's not looking good for either of Jonathan Taylor or Braden Smith this week. The Colts running game has struggled tremendously since Taylor suffered his thumb injury, but missing their starting right tackle in Smith against T.J. Watt is not ideal.

Light Participant:

DeForest Buckner
Segun Olubi

Full Participant:

Jaylon Jones
Juju Brents
Will Mallory
E.J. Speed
Zaire Franklin

A solid group of full participants today for the Colts, most notably rookie CB Juju Brents, who completed his first full practice since suffering his quad injury in Week 7 vs. the Cleveland Browns. The Colts could have a rotation of three corners this week that they truly trust to play snaps, which hasn't been the case most of this year.