Laiatu

Latu

Latu tried to return briefly after suffering the injury, but went into the locker room. It seems unlikely he’ll return. A pectoral injury is probably the main concern at this point.

Latu sat out in Week 2 and managed just one quarterback pressure in Week 1. He’ll attempt to get back on track against a Titans offensive line missing OT JC Latham (hip). Colts CB (concussion) is questionable to play despite practicing in full all week.

It’s an upgrade from Wednesday’s limited session and Latu would seem likely to play against the Titans in Week 3. Every Colts EDGE player will want a chance at Cam Ward, who has been sacked 11 times in two starts so far. CB Charvarius Ward (concussion) also practiced in full. Both players have a chance at not being on the team’s final injury report at this rate.

Ward did not practice last week because of his concussion and was ruled out on Friday. A return on Wednesday puts him in line to suit up for Week 3, but the veteran corner will still need to clear the league’s concussion protocol before being given the green light. Fellow Indy defender Laiatu Latu was also spotted at practice. The second-year EDGE missed Week 2 with a hamstring injury. Getting both players back for Week 3 would be a big win for a Colts defense that just gave up 28 points to the Broncos.

Latu is sidelined by a hamstring injury and Ward failed to clear the NFL’s concussion protocol. Both absences should make life easier on the Broncos’ passing offense. Goodson is rehabbing an elbow injury that kept him sidelined in Week 1. He practiced in a limited capacity on Wednesday and Thursday before practicing in full on Friday, which seemingly put him on track to play. His inactive status suggests rookie RB DJ Giddens has already sewn up the No. 2 running back role behind Jonathan Taylor.

The Colts are now down a starting corner in Charvarius Ward and a starting EDGE in Latu. Indy’s first-round pick from 2024, Latu had a quiet rookie season but was already making his presence felt this year with an intercpetion in Week 1. Bo Nix struggled in Week 1 despite the Broncos coming away with the win. He should fare better against the banged-up Colts defense later today.

Fellow cornerback Jaylon Jones has also been ruled out. EDGE Laiatu Latu is listed as questionable with a hamstring injury. The Colts shut down the Dolphins in Week 1 but will now be at least slightly undermanned on defense. They are hosting the Broncos this week as Denver looks for a bounce-back after a sluggish win over the Titans. Bo Nix remains in the QB1 ranks for now, but another shaky outing could have him outside of the top 12 for Week 3.

Beware the mid-week downgrade. Latu got a limited session in on Wednesday. Latu was the highest-graded Colts defensive player per PFF in Week 1, notching a 91.5 grade despite no sacks and just one hurry. His absence would be felt by the Colts as they try to hold down Bo Nix and the Broncos in Week 2.

Latu’s chances of suiting up this week are unfortunately decreasing. The Colts pass rush also lost DL DeForest Buckner (back/ankle) to injured reserve this week, notably weakening the unit. The news bodes positively for Bears QB Caleb Williams.

Latu is dealing with a hip injury he sustained in Week 2 against the Packers. The Colts defense, one of the worst in the NFL in the early season, can ill afford to lose Latu, the 15th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Colts take on the Bears in Week 3.