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Colts vs. Cowboys Week 9 Injury Report: Starter Still Missing
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Indianapolis Colts HC Shane Steichen was asked about sitting RB Jonathan Taylor amid rampant trade speculation. (Video via Jake Arthur/ColtsRoundtable)
The Indianapolis Colts (2-6) began their week of preparation for Sunday's return home to Lucas Oil Stadium against the Dallas Cowboys (3-5).
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While a couple of key players saw their usage increase from last week, the Colts are still without slot defender Justin Walley, who left the game injured in Week 7 and did not play last week.
Here is how both teams' health is shaping up ahead of Sunday's matchup.
COLTS
WEDNESDAY
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Did Not Participate — WR Keenan Allen (rest), LB Akeem Davis-Gaither (knee), TE Drew Ogletree (knee), CB Justin Walley (knee), CB Charvarius Ward Sr. (rest)
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Limited Participant — RB Jonathan Taylor (rest)
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Full Participant — LB Bryce Boettcher (groin), WR Anthony Gould (concussion), OT Jalen Travis (thumb)
Davis-Gaither has been dealing with a knee designation off and on this year, and he also had a hand injury that he played through last week. If he is forced to miss this Sunday, Jaylon Carlies would likely fill in for him at WILL linebacker.
Ogletree, Walley, Boettcher, and Gould were all on last week's injury report. Ogletree played, while the other three did not. Boettcher and Gould have both missed the last two games, while Walley missed his first game after being injured in Week 7. Kapena Gushiken replaced him in the lineup.
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Travis, the starting right tackle, is a new addition to the report.
COWBOYS
WEDNESDAY
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Did Not Participate — S Caleb Downs (concussion, ankle), TE Jake Ferguson (ankle), OT Broderick Jones (personal), LB Malachi Lawrence (ankle), S P.J. Locke (concussion), LB Von Miller (rest), WR Kavontae Turpin (ribs)
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Limited Participant — WR George Pickens (hamstring), TE Luke Schoonmaker (groin), G Tyler Smith (ankle), LB Dee Winters (calf)
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Full Participant — DE Jonathan Bullard (calf), DT Kenny Clark (back), LB Marist Liufau (forearm), CB Joey Porter Jr. (ankle), OT Drew Shelton (hamstring)
Schoonmaker, Shelton, Turpin, and Winters were all out last week, so their status this week requires further monitoring.
Downs and Locke make up two members of Dallas' starting secondary: Downs in the nickel and Locke at strong safety. For a defense that already struggles, any absence could be a huge break for a down-bad Colts offense.
Ferguson, the starting tight end, has three touchdowns and six first downs this year, so if he can't play, it would remove a safe option for quarterback Dak Prescott in key situations.
The Colts and Cowboys face off on Sunday at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX in Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium.
