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Colts' Kenny Moore Returns, Two Starters Out vs. Chargers

Three Indianapolis Colts players are ruled out for Sunday's action against the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) waits for a one-on-one Monday, July 28, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield.
Indianapolis Colts cornerback Kenny Moore II (23) waits for a one-on-one Monday, July 28, 2025, during training camp held at Grand Park in Westfield. | Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts are cruising through the early part of their schedule, winning five of six games to sit atop the NFL after a month and a half of play.

The Colts' next challenge will be against the Los Angeles Chargers, a 4-2 opponent who currently sits in second place in the AFC.

Three Colts players are ruled out, with two more listed as questionable.

Colts' Injury Report

Downs played the entire game in last week's win against the Arizona Cardinals, but he suffered a concussion that was unreported until Wednesday. The Colts' main slot receiver will be out.

Dulin has played his role perfectly in the Colts' offense and special teams, but a chest injury will keep him out against the Chargers.

Since two receivers will be out, Colts head coach Shane Steichen already confirmed that Adonai Mitchell will be active on Sunday.

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Ward suffered his second concussion of the season while warming up against the Cardinals, and the injury will keep him out for a third game this season.

Goodson returned to the practice field for the first time in weeks on Friday as a limited participant. The Colts have been utilizing DJ Giddens and Ameer Abdullah to back up Jonathan Taylor while Goodson has been sidelined.

Although Moore did not practice on Friday, he was a limited participant in the first two practices this week. Considering Ward is out, Moore's possible return would be a major boost to a depleted secondary.

Pierce was a full participant in all three practices and will be starting against Los Angeles. With Dulin and Downs out, his target share could rise significantly this weekend.

The Colts had multiple veteran defenders sit out for rest, as has been the norm every week. Those players will be good to go against the Chargers.

Chargers' Injury Report

  • T Joe Alt (Ankle) - LP, Doubtful
  • WR Derius Davis (Knee) - FP, Questionable
  • LB Troy Dye (Thumb) - DNP, Questionable
  • RB Hassan Haskins (Chest) - Full, Questionable
  • OLB Khalil Mack (Elbow) - LP, Questionable
  • DB Elijah Molden (Thumb) - DNP, Doubtful
  • LB Denzel Perryman (Ankle) - Full, Questionable
  • G/T Trey Pipkins III (Knee) - DNP, Out
  • OL Jamaree Salyer (Knee) - LP, Questionable

The three biggest updates that stand out for Los Angeles are the statuses of offensive tackles Joe Alt and Trey Pipkins III. Alt is a top-level offensive tackle who might not play, decreasing the protection for Justin Herbert. As for Pipkins, he's already a backup for Rashawn Slater, who tore his patellar tendon, ending his season before it could start.

Indianapolis' defensive front will have the advantage on the edges, and names like Laiatu Latu and Kwity Paye could be in for serious impacts.

As for the last piece of prominent news, Khalil Mack has been activated off of injured reserve and will suit up against the Colts, giving the Chargers a much-needed boost defensively.

This is a matchup that promises to be close all the way through, with high stakes present to help the victor continue their footprint in the AFC.

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Sean Ackerman
SEAN ACKERMAN

Sean Ackerman is the co-Deputy Editor of Indianapolis Colts on SI. Ackerman, a graduate of Western Kentucky University, majored in broadcasting. He's in his third year covering the NFL.

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