The Indianapolis Colts designated four-time Professional Bowl heart Ryan Kelly for a return from injured reserve on Wednesday, opening his 21-day observe window.
The Colts positioned Kelly on IR with a knee damage on Nov. 6. The crew additionally opened the observe window for rookie linebacker Jaylon Carlies, who was on IR with a fibula damage.
The expectation is that Kelly will play Sunday when the Colts (6-7) return from their bye week at Denver (8-5). He final performed in Week 9 towards the Minnesota Vikings.
Nonetheless, beginning proper deal with Braden Smith (private), who was inactive in Week 13, won’t observe Wednesday and is unlikely to face the Broncos. Head coach Shane Steichen mentioned he is not sure if Smith, 28, will play once more this season.
Kelly, 31, has began all 121 common season and postseason video games of his nine-year profession, all with the Colts. Kelly earned Professional Bowl honors in 2019-21 and 2023 and was a second-team All-Professional selection in 2020.
Carlies, 23, has 21 tackles and one sack in seven video games (three begins) since being chosen within the fifth spherical of the 2024 NFL Draft.
Steichen additionally mentioned that huge receiver Josh Downs (shoulder) will observe on Wednesday after lacking the Week 13 win at New England. Offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini (concussion) can also be set to observe.
–Discipline Degree Media