Stampede Blue
The Indianapolis Colts announced their inactives for Week 12 on the road against the Kansas City Chiefs, with no real surprises ahead of this critical AFC clash among potential conference contenders:
It looks as though undrafted rookie Jonathan Edwards, who’s made 3 starts for Indianapolis this season, is currently the ‘odd man out’ in the Colts cornerback room with the return of former All-Pro veteran cornerback Charvarius Ward from a second concussion—who may be on a bit of an initial pitch count.
However, it was cornerback Cameron Mitchell, who was actually waived from the 53-man roster upon Ward’s much anticipated weekend activation off of injured reserve (within the 21-day period).
Meanwhile, Colts rookie 5th round running back D.J. Giddens has seen his role significantly diminish throughout the course of the season, going from star workhorse Jonathan Taylor’s primary backup for ‘between-the-tackles’ work to now being a healthy scratch with the return of backup Tyler Goodson and the additional signing of veteran back Ameer Abdullah. Both of those players are more scat-back, pass catching options.
On TV broadcasts, it’s been pointed out that Giddens has missed a few assignments/reads as a rookie, so there’s been a bit of an initial learning curve to overcome—which isn’t all that unexpected for a first-year pro.
Otherwise, safety Reuben Lowery III, tight end Will Mallory, and offensive tackle Luke Tenuta have been healthy scratches before at their respective positions so far this season.
Outside of veteran defensive tackle DeForest Buckner’s absence (neck), Indianapolis is only missing linebacker Jaylon Carlies (ankle), so this is about as healthy as the Colts have been this year among projected starters.
Versatile rotational backup defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis (groin) had his questionable injury designation removed over the weekend, and former veteran starter Samson Ebukam (knee) is also a full go for today’s game.
