Colts Designate Pro Bowl CenterRyan Kelly for Return from Injured Reserve
Kelly's return comes as Indianapolis prepares for a pivotal matchup against Denver in the AFC playoff race.
- Ryan Kelly, a four-time Pro Bowl center for the Colts, has been designated to return from injured reserve after recovering from a knee injury sustained in early November.
- The Colts are 6-7 and face the 8-5 Broncos this Sunday in a game critical to their AFC wild-card hopes, with Denver currently holding the final spot.
- Kelly's performance in practice this week will determine whether he or rookie Tanor Bortolini, who is also returning from a concussion, starts at center.
- Wide receiver Josh Downs, the Colts' leading pass-catcher, is set to return to practice after missing last week's game due to a shoulder injury.
- Right tackle Braden Smith remains unavailable due to personal reasons, and his status for the remainder of the season is uncertain.
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