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Colts and Commanders Enter London Game With Thin, Shifting Offenses

Late injury designations are forcing short-notice personnel shifts that will shape each team’s game plan.

Overview

  • Washington ruled out starting quarterback Jayden Daniels and listed receiver Terry McLaurin as questionable, and ex-Colts safety Nick Cross is out with an illness.
  • Indianapolis placed deep threat Alec Pierce on injured reserve after a heel setback and listed veteran Keenan Allen as questionable after he did not practice Friday.
  • Ashton Dulin returned to full practice but remains questionable, leaving the Colts’ receiver room dependent on slot receiver Josh Downs and tight end Tyler Warren for reliable production.
  • Darius Slayton, signed Sept. 22 to add perimeter depth, has practiced with the Colts but was previously a healthy scratch and may be available to make a debut on short notice.
  • Travel to London and walk-through practice schedules have limited on-field reps and may obscure true readiness, and NFL IR rules guarantee Pierce a multi-week absence that tightens the Colts’ near-term options.