Colts, Texans Announce Inactives Ahead of Sunday's Matchup

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans announced 12 inactive players ahead of Sunday's matchup.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (1) looks toward the crowd while warming up Saturday, July 27, 2024, during the Indianapolis Colts’ training camp at Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans prepare to finally kick their seasons off on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium at 1:00 pm ET, but first, they've announced their lists of inactive players.

On Friday, the Colts ruled out wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) and listed kicker Matt Gay (hernia) as questionable. Gay was ultimately made inactive. Meanwhile, the Texans listed safety M.J. Stewart (knee) as out on Friday.

Here are both teams' lists of inactive players:

Our inactives for #HOUvsIND. pic.twitter.com/EOTVYH64pS

— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) September 8, 2024

• IOL Tanor Bortolini
• QB Sam Ehlinger
• CB Dallis Flowers
• OT Blake Freeland
• K Matt Gay (hernia)
• WR Josh Downs (ankle)
• TE Will Mallory

Downs originally suffered a high ankle sprain in early August and has been replaced in the lineup primarily by rookie AD Mitchell, but the Colts have also rotated looks in the slot for Michael Pittman Jr., Alec Pierce, and Anthony Gould.

With Gay out, undrafted rookie Spencer Shrader will get the nod against Houston.

The Colts elevated cornerback Chris Lammons and Shrader from the practice squad on Saturday. They'll revert to the practice squad again after the game.

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Inactives for #HOUvsIND ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/n7hPGJEwUV

— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) September 8, 2024

• RB Cam Akers
• G Nick Broeker
• LB Jamal Hill
• WR John Metchie III
• S M.J. Stewart (knee)

The Texans are in great shape, health-wise after getting stars Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) and Laremy Tunsil (knee) back in time for the regular season. Stewart is the only player out for them, but he's not a starter, so there should be minimal impact defensively.

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