The Indianapolis Colts traded away two receivers this week, and their defense has significant injury issues heading into Week 10 action against the Miami Dolphins.
Four potential starting defensive players did not participate in practice on Wednesday, Nov. 11: linebackers Jaylon Carlies and Akeem Davis-Gaither, safety A.J. Haulcy and cornerback Charvarius Ward (rest).
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The Dolphins placed quarterback Malik Willis on injured reserve with a groin injury, giving Kyle McCord his first chance to lead an NFL team. Defensive lineman Zach Sieler (biceps), who has a team-leading 7 tackles for loss, has been lost for the season.
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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies (57) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies (57) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) looks on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens (38) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Dallas Cowboys warm-up on the field Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner (1) shakes hands with Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Laquon Treadwell (13) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Fans walk outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) high-fives Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Daniel Jones (17) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) embraces running back DJ Giddens (21) on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenneth Harris (33) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Josh Downs (2) warms up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts guard Matt Goncalves (71) and defensive tackle Jerry Tillery (94) warm up Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) embraces his wife Simone Biles on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Ryan Flournoy (19) walks up the field Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, ahead of the game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (99) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Simone Biles (left) speaks with Kalen Jackson, Indianapolis Colts owner and chief brand officer, on the sideline Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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A photo of Indianapolis Colts guard Quenton Nelson (56) is displayed outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Fans walk outside Sunday, Nov. 8, 2026, before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis.
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Colts who did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11: TE Mo Alie-Cox (groin), LB Jaylon Carlies (neck), LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee), S A.J. Haulcy (ankle), T Jalen Travis (knee), CB Charvarius Ward (rest), LS Luke Rhodes (hamstring); limited: RB Jonathan Taylor (rest), DT Jerry Tillery (calf); full: DE Arden Key (hamstring), CB Justin Walley (knee).
Miami Dolphins injury report in Week 10 vs. Indianapolis Colts
Dolphins who did not practice Wednesday, Nov. 11: C Aaron Brewer (concussion), TE Will Kacmarek (quad/knee); limited: LS Tucker Addington (shoulder), CB Darrell Baker Jr. (knee), WR Chris Bell (knee), DE Malik Herring (neck); full: RB Kaytron Allen (quad), S Michael Taafee (wrist), S Dante Trader Jr. (shoulder/groin), RB Jaylen Wright (quad).
