As I noted in my last post the Colts had left an open spot on the practice squad and I had assumed that it was for Mario Addison. This was indeed the case. Addison was added. They also waived Jean-Baptiste from the practice squad and added DE Clifton Geathers.
Mathis was listed on ESPN eaerlier in the week with an issue with his knee, but according to the report Mathis said he expected to play. Freeney had full participation on Wed. That's very good news, but with the addition of a DE on the practice squad in Geathers, seems like there may be a concern in the DE position being able to remain healthy. Geathers was waived by the Cowboys on August 31st, so it doesn't seem like the Colts were watching for him to become available and is more likely the feel they may need a body in the DE position. Not sure if he's played LB in a 3-4, but if so, then it would seem they're working him as insurance.
The injury report on Wednesday, didn't look too bad EXCEPT as expected for the offensive line and defensive backs. Nothing new there, but means yet another week the O-Line starters will likely not be together. Olsen & Reitz did not practice, but Satele did have limited practice. Reitz's injury sure is lingering. That's concerning. I'd expect to see Linkenbach and lots of help from TEs Allen & Jones to assist with blocking against the Green Bay Packers this Sunday. The Colts did resign Shipley to the active roster and he should be familiar with the offense since he was with the Colts in preseason and has been sitting on the practice squad. If they can't get blocking Clay Matthews figured out early on, it could be a long day for the Colts line and Luck will need to get those wheels of his ready. Hopefully, Luck was studying how to slide during the bye week.
As expected, DBs Davis and King did not practice. And with Aaron Rodgers coming in on Sunday, that's not good news. Powers & Bethea had better come with their A-game. I'd expect Vaughn to get more playing time if not starting at LCB position if Davis & King can't go. Hopefully, Freeney, Mathis, Redding and the rest of the D-Line & LBs can get some pressure on Rodgers to help the DBs out. If not, they too will have a long day. Hope the scoreboard keeper has worked out his fingers and hands this past week. He may need it if Rodgers gets going.
The only other player that was reported as DNP was RB Moore who had a very nice TD catch against Jacksonville Jaguars. Those listed with limited participation was LB Angerer & TE Fleener. Maybe we'll get to see Angerer for the first time in regular season.
It will be interesting to see how this young group of players AND coaches respond to the adversity of Head Coach Pagano having to be absent and Arians having to take on two roles. I know I'll be ready with the rest of the fans up in section 640. Ready for some more Colts football!!!
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