Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen said Sauce Gardner is progressing really well and expressed hope he can play this week.
- Indianapolis listed Gardner as a limited participant on Thursday, which the team clarified was an estimation because no practice was held.
- Left tackle Bernhard Raimann was upgraded to full participation on the estimated report as he works back from a right‑elbow injury.
- The Colts opened wide receiver Ashton Dulin’s 21‑day return window, and he logged full participation for a second straight day.
- Quarterback Anthony Richardson will not be activated this week, Philip Rivers will start against Jacksonville, and the 8‑7 Colts could be eliminated with a loss or a Houston win.