Colts' Braden Smith Out for Season Due to Personal Matter
The veteran right tackle has been placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, leaving Indianapolis with a reshuffled offensive line for their playoff push.
- Braden Smith, Colts' starting right tackle, has been placed on the reserve/non-football illness list, ending his 2024 season.
- Smith, a seven-year veteran, missed the Colts' Week 13 game and has been dealing with an undisclosed personal matter for several weeks.
- Rookie Matt Goncalves will take over at right tackle, while veteran Mark Glowinski has been promoted from the practice squad to provide depth.
- Center Ryan Kelly remains on injured reserve, with rookie Tanor Bortolini continuing to start in his place.
- The Colts face the Denver Broncos on Sunday in a matchup with significant playoff implications, with two rookies starting on the offensive line.