Ahead of the Colts vs. Texans Week 18 matchup, here are four quick takeaways from Indianapolis’ depth chart.
The Indianapolis Colts released their unofficial Week 18 depth chart ahead of this week’s matchup with the Houston Texans.
Over the last week-plus, numerous changes have been made.
In addition to that, we have a few other depth chart observations to make as we take into account the snap counts from this most recent game, along with the injuries that the Colts are navigating.
Here are several roster notes and a look at where things stand playing-time-wise at several positions for the Colts.
WR: Michael Pittman Jr., Ashton DulinLT: Bernhard Raimann, Luke TenutaLG: Quenton NelsonC: Tanor Bortolini, Danny PinterRG: Matt Goncalves, Dalton TuckerRT: Jalen TravisTE: Tyler Warren, Mo Alie-Cox, Will MalloryWR: Josh DownsWR: Alec Pierce, Laquon TreadwellQB: Phillip Rivers, Riley LeonardRB: Jonathan Taylor, Tyler Goodson OR Ameer Abdullah, DJ Giddens
– Rivers is still listed as QB1, but Riley Leonard will be getting the start. The plan is for Seth Hengian, who was recently signed to the practice squad, to the backup.
DE:Â Kwity Paye, Tyquan Lewis, JT TuimoloauDT:Â Neville Gallimore, Adetomiwa Adebawore, Chris WormleyNT:Â Grover Stewart, Eric Johnson IIDE:Â Laiatu Latu, Samson EbukamWLB:Â Germaine Pratt, Segun Olubi, Buddy Johnson, Jaylon CarliesMLB:Â Zaire Franklin, Austin AjiakeCB:Â Jaylon Jones, Johnathan EdwardsFS: Camryn Bynum, Rodney Thomas IISS:Â Nick Cross, Reuben Lowrey, George OdumN:Â Kenny Moore IICB:Â Sauce Gardner, Mekhi Blackmon, Cameron Mitchell
– Jaylon Jones is listed as a starter, but his playing time has been almost non-existent on defense. In the last three games, Jones has played 13 total snaps.
– Adetomiwa Adebawore has seen more snaps than Neville Gallimore. Adebawore has put together a nice season as a pass rusher.
P:Â Rigoberto SanchezPK:Â Blake GrupeH:Â Rigoberto SanchezLS:Â Luke RhodesKR:Â Ameer Abdullah, Ashton DulinPR:Â Josh Downs
– Dulin made a huge impact on special teams in his return against Jacksonville, recording two big kickoff returns that led to points, along with making plays on the punt coverage unit.