Posted on Oct 01
Colts defensive end Tyquan Lewis placed on injured reserve with elbow injury
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Colts place DE Tyquan Lewis on injured reserve; make roster moves
Why it matters: The Colts' defensive line has been hit hard by injuries, with Lewis becoming the third starting member to be placed on injured reserve.
- Samson Ebukam suffered a torn Achilles during training camp, and DeForest Buckner has been on injured reserve since Week 2 with a high ankle sprain.
- This leaves the Colts with significant depth concerns and potential challenges in generating pass rush.
What's new: Tyquan Lewis has been placed on injured reserve due to an elbow injury sustained during the team's recent win against the Steelers.
- Lewis will miss at least the next four games, with a potential return in Week 9 against the Vikings.
- In his first four games of the season, Lewis recorded 17 tackles and 1.5 sacks.
Yes, but: The Colts have made some roster moves to address their defensive line issues:
- They have signed defensive tackle Adam Gotsis to the 53-man roster from the practice squad.
- Cornerback Kelvin Joseph has been added to the practice squad.
By the numbers: A brief look at the statistics of the new additions:
- Adam Gotsis has accumulated 219 tackles, 10.5 sacks, and four fumble recoveries in his career.
- Kelvin Joseph, a 2021 second-round pick, has 39 tackles and one fumble recovery in his young NFL career.
What's next: The Colts will rely on their newly signed players to step up and fill the void left by the injured defensive linemen.
- The team hopes that the additions of Gotsis and Joseph will provide depth and contribute positively to the defense.
- The Colts will need their defense to remain strong as they continue their push for success in the competitive AFC.
The bottom line: Injuries have presented challenges for the Colts' defensive line, but the team is actively making moves to address the situation and maintain a competitive defense.