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Colts, Titans Announce Sunday's Week 16 Inactives

The Indianapolis Colts and Tennessee Titans announced 14 inactive players ahead of Sunday afternoon's Week 16 matchup.

Jake Arthur

Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) runs a route during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
Dec 1, 2024; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) runs a route during the second half against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images / Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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The Indianapolis Colts (6-8) and Tennessee Titans (3-11) are nearly set for their AFC South clash at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday.

At this point of the season, both sides are dealing with their fair share of ailments that will affect availability. Prior to the weekend, the Colts had already ruled out starters, wide receiver Alec Pierce (concussion) and linebacker E.J. Speed (knee). Kicker Matt Gay (neck), starting tight end Mo Alie-Cox (hip), and special teams ace Ashton Dulin (ankle) were all listed as questionable. Gay, Alie-Cox, and Dulin are all active.

Starting center Ryan Kelly (knee) and rookie starting linebacker Jaylon Carlies (fibula, shoulder) were both activated from Injured Reserve and removed from the injury report, allowing for both to return to the field. Starting cornerback JuJu Brents (IR-knee) also returned to practice this week but is not yet ready to return.

The Titans ruled out linebacker Luke Gifford (concussion) and wide receiver Colton Dowell (IR-knee), while kicker Nick Folk (abdomen), linebacker Kenneth Murray Jr. (hamstring), running back Tony Pollard (ankle), linebacker Otis Reese (ankle), offensive lineman Jaelyn Duncan (hamstring), and quarterback Will Levis (right shoulder) were all questionable. Folk is inactive.

Here are both teams' lists of inactive players:

  • QB Sam Ehlinger (emergency QB3)
  • CB Chris Lammons
  • DE Isaiah Land
  • G Atonio Mafi
  • WR Alec Pierce (concussion)
  • LB E.J. Speed (knee)
  • G Dalton Tucker

With Pierce out, expect to see more of rookie AD Mitchell as well as Ashton Dulin, who is returning from his own ankle injury. The combination of Carlies and Grant Stuard will likely play in place of Speed.

The Colts elevated guard Mark Glowinski and cornerback Tre Flowers from the practice squad for Sunday's game.

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  • CB Tre Avery
  • LB Jerome Baker
  • K Nick Folk (abdomen)
  • LB Luke Gifford (concussion)
  • WR Jha'Quan Jackson
  • CB Gabe Jeudy-Lally
  • RB Joshua Kelley

If this is a close game, keep an eye on Folk being out. The Titans elevated kicker Brayden Narveson from the practice squad. The change at kicker could make a difference.

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JAKE ARTHUR

Jake Arthur has covered the NFL and the Indianapolis Colts for a decade. He is a member of the Professional Football Writers of America (PFWA) and FantasyPros' expert panel. He has also contributed to multiple NFL Draft guides.

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