French underwent season-ending surgery on his ankle prior to being placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. French had been poised to open the season as the top backup to starting center Ryan Kelly before succumbing to the injury. Indianapolis signed undrafted free agent Ryan Coll to replace French on the roster, though rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini and fifth-year lineman Danny Pinter are more likely candidates to step in as Kelly's backup.
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Status
IR - Ankle - Surgery Expected Return: 2025-02-10Latest Wesley French news
Team
Indianapolis Colts
Birthdate
11/30/1996 (27)
Status
Injured Reserve
HT/WT
6'4", 307 lbs
Birthplace
Benton Harbor, MI, USA
Position
C
College
Western Michigan
Experience
3 seasons
Career History
Indianapolis Colts
2022-Present
(3 seasons)
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French underwent season-ending surgery on his ankle prior to being placed on injured reserve Wednesday, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports. French had been poised to open the season as the top backup to starting center Ryan Kelly before succumbing to the injury. Indianapolis signed undrafted free agent Ryan Coll to replace French on the roster, though rookie fourth-round pick Tanor Bortolini and fifth-year lineman Danny Pinter are more likely candidates to step in as Kelly's backup.
The Colts placed French (lower leg) on injured reserve Wednesday. French missed Wednesday's practice with a lower leg issue and has already been placed on Indianapolis' IR. The Western Michigan product appeared in 17 regular-season games with the Colts last season, playing 270 offensive snaps. In a corresponding move, Indianapolis agreed to terms with center Ryan Coll.