Colts' Kwity Paye Carted Off in Early 4th Quarter

Colts defensive end Kwity Paye was carted off of the field early in the fourth quarter of the team's Thursday Night Football matchup with the Broncos.

What has been an absolutely brutal Thursday Night Football game to watch for viewers got even worse for Indianapolis Colts fans as defensive end Kwity Paye left the game early in the fourth quarter with an injury.

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson lofted a pass downfield which was intercepted by Colts rookie safety Rodney Thomas II. As Paye careened through the line toward Wilson, he fell to the ground and stayed there.

Interception Rodney Thomas, but it looks like Kwity Paye is down holding his leg awkwardly. #Colts#ForTheShoe#Broncos#BroncosCountry#INDvsDEN pic.twitter.com/GzJdevMs7b

— Chris Shepherd (@NFLscheme) October 7, 2022

Paye began holding the back of his lower right leg and was ultimately taken off of the field on a cart.

Official announcement in the press box is that Kwity Paye has a leg injury and his return is questionable.

— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) October 7, 2022

Wilson was also injured on the play after a big hit from Colts linebacker Zaire Franklin. Wilson was evaluated on the sideline in the blue tent for a head injury. He was able to return but was briefly replaced by Brett Rypien.

The play added insult to literal injury as the Colts and Broncos were locked up in a 9-6 game (Broncos lead) where both offenses played absolutely dreadful football.

The Colts also lost running back Nyheim Hines (concussion), center Ryan Kelly (hip), and wide receiver Ashton Dulin (foot).

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