Colts Injury Report: Week 5

Colts Lose Key Player to IR

The Indianapolis Colts have placed defensive end Kwity Paye on injured reserve, the team announced Monday. Paye suffered a high ankle sprain in the Colts' Week 4 loss to the Tennessee Titans and is expected to miss at least the next four games.

Other Injuries

In addition to Paye, the Colts are also dealing with injuries to several other key players. Quarterback Matt Ryan is still recovering from a sprained ankle, and his status for this week's game against the Denver Broncos is uncertain. Running back Jonathan Taylor is also dealing with an ankle injury, and his status is also up in the air.

• Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. is dealing with a quad injury.
• Tight end Jelani Woods is dealing with a hamstring injury.
• Linebacker Shaquille Leonard is still recovering from back surgery.

Impact on the Colts

The Colts are already 0-3-1 this season, and the injuries to Paye, Ryan, and Taylor could make it even more difficult for them to turn things around. Paye is one of the Colts' best pass rushers, and his absence will be a big blow to the defense. Ryan is the Colts' starting quarterback, and his absence would force Nick Foles to start in his place. Taylor is the Colts' leading rusher, and his absence would also be a big blow to the offense.

Outlook

The Colts are hoping to get some of their injured players back soon, but it's unclear when that will happen. In the meantime, the Colts will need to find a way to win games with the players they have available. The Colts will host the Broncos this week, and they will need to play well if they want to avoid falling to 0-4-1.