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Stephen Holder, ESPN
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts on Saturday positioned veteran proper deal with Braden Smith on the reserve/non-football sickness record, the fruits of a number of weeks during which Smith’s standing was in query due to what the workforce described as a “private matter.”
Smith, a seven-year starter for Indianapolis, missed the Colts’ final recreation, towards the New England Patriots, however had appeared in every of the 12 video games earlier than that contest. He had been thought of questionable within the two earlier video games earlier than in the end enjoying.
Team officers haven’t disclosed any further particulars about Smith’s scenario; coach Shane Steichen stated Wednesday that he couldn’t say whether or not Smith would play once more this season.
The Colts enter Sunday’s recreation towards the Denver Broncos — which could have a significant affect on the AFC wild-card image — with an offensive line in flux.
Rookie Matt Goncalves is predicted to interchange Smith at proper deal with. Elsewhere, veteran middle Ryan Kelly was downgraded Saturday and dominated out of the sport. He was coming back from injured reserve following a knee harm. Rookie Tanor Bortolini will doubtless substitute Kelly.
Veteran Mark Glowinski, signed late final month, was promoted from the apply squad and is predicted to start out at proper guard.
Also Saturday, defensive finish Tyquan Lewis was listed as questionable to play because of an harm to his ribs.
