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Colts Make Surprise Cut, Place Starting Lineman on IR

The Indianapolis Colts continue to play roster gymnastics following more devastating injuries.

Drake Wally

Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
Sep 15, 2024; Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA; General view of an Indianapolis Colts helmet during warmups prior to the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images / Jeff Hanisch-Imagn Images
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The Indianapolis Colts have placed starting guard Will Fries on injured reserve after a 37-34 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Indianapolis also waived cornerback Dallis Flowers.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen informed the media that Fries' tibia injury will require surgery. This likely means he's out for the season. This is a brutal loss for Indianapolis, as Fries was putting up the best season of his short career and anchored Indy's running attack. Expect undrafted rookie guard Dalton Tucker to step in for Fries as Indianapolis mulls over a permanent solution for 2024.

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As for Flowers, this comes as a bit of a shock given his return prowess and athleticism. However, after a season-ending Achilles injury in 2023, Flowers has struggled to grasp the magic he had in those first four games last year. After showing he might be more of a coverage liability than anything, the Colts have decided it's best to move on from the speedster.

Expect Samuel Womack III to see even more playing time while the Colts possibly elevate a practice squad player to the active roster. Jaylin Simpson, David Long, Gregory Junior, Kelvin Joseph, and Alex Johnson are available on the practice squad. We'll see what Indianapolis decides to do with their defense falling apart at the seams.

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Drake Wally
DRAKE WALLY

Drake Wally covers the Indianapolis Colts at Horseshoe Huddle and co-hosts the Horseshoe Huddle Podcast.  

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