The Colts placed Kelly (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday. Kelly presumably sustained the injury during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but by being placed on IR, Kelly will be forced to miss the Colts' next four regular-season games. The earliest he can return will be Week 15 against the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 15. In Kelly's absence, rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini will take over as the Colts' starting center.
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Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
5/30/1993 (31)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'4", 307 lbs
Draft Info
2016: Rd 1; Pk (IND)
Birthplace
West Chester, OH, USA
Position
C
College
Alabama
Experience
9 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2016-Present
(9 seasons)
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The Colts placed Kelly (calf) on injured reserve Tuesday. Kelly presumably sustained the injury during Sunday's loss to the Vikings. It's unclear how serious the injury is, but by being placed on IR, Kelly will be forced to miss the Colts' next four regular-season games. The earliest he can return will be Week 15 against the Broncos on Sunday, Dec. 15. In Kelly's absence, rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini will take over as the Colts' starting center.
Kelly (calf) doesn't carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against Dolphins and is expected to play. Kelly missed Weeks 4 and 5 with a neck injury and then suffered a calf injury in last week's win over the Titans. He was unable to return to that game, but it's evidently not a serious issue for the Colts' center.
Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters that Kelly (calf) won't practice Wednesday, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports. The Colts' top center sustained a calf injury in Sunday's win over the Titans, so Wednesday's DNP comes as no surprise. If Kelly cannot upgrade to at least limited participation either Thursday or Friday, expect Tanor Bortolini to serve as Indianapolis' starting center in Week 7.
Kelly (calf) has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Titans, James Boyd of The Athletic reports. Kelly previously missed time this season due to a neck injury, but will now be sidelined with a calf issue. Tanor Bortolini will fill in at center now for the Colts.
Kelly (neck) was a full participant during practice Wednesday. Kelly has missed the Colts' last two games, but after logging a full practice Friday, he should be set to play Sunday against the Titans. With his return to play, Indianapolis will get back its starting center, moving Tanor Bortolini back to a depth role.
Kelly (neck) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. As expected, Kelly has been downgraded from doubtful to out after not practicing during Week 5 prep. In Kelly's absence, Tanor Bortolini will likely start at center again after making his first career NFL start last week versus the Steelers.
Kelly (neck) is now listed as doubtful ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. Despite missing all three practices this week, Kelly was initially listed as questionable for Sunday's divisional matchup. However, it appears that the veteran center will be held out for a second-straight week due to a neck injury. If Kelly is inactive, Tanor Bortolini would be the starting center for the Colts.
Kelly (neck) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, JJ Stankevitz of the Colts' official site reports. Kelly missed the Colts' Week 4 win over the Steelers and didn't practice this week due to a neck injury. However, it appears the 31-year-old offensive lineman will attempt to play through the pain Sunday. If Kelly isn't able to suit up in Week 5, expect rookie Tanor Bortolini to serve as the Colts' top center.
Kelly (neck) won't play Sunday against the Steelers, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. After not being listed on the injury report Wednesday, Kelly missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a neck issue. The extent of the injury remains unclear, but the veteran will miss his first game of the season. In Kelly's absence, rookie Tanor Bortolini is expected to start at center versus the Steelers' stout defense.