Colts’ RB Questionable for Week 2 vs. Chiefs

Indianapolis, Indiana - August 29, 2026 - The Indianapolis Colts face the Kansas City Chiefs in an upcoming Week 2 Sunday Night Football matchup of the 2026 NFL season. A healthy roster is crucial for success, especially when playing against a formidable opponent like Patrick Mahomes. Fortunately, the Colts are mostly injury-free following Friday's final injury report. Only one player is listed as out: running back DJ Giddens is officially questionable for the upcoming game.

DJ Giddens, a 23-year-old running back drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft out of Kansas State, suffered a knee injury during practice. He was not listed on the injury report on Wednesday and participated in practice on Thursday. However, he was listed as a Did Not Participate (DNP) on Friday, leading to his questionable status for the game. This injury appears to be a minor setback, as Giddens was present during practice on Friday, indicating that it may only be a fleeting concern.

Giddens, who the Colts selected in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, played in nine games during his rookie season, accumulating 26 carries for 96 yards (3.7 yards per carry). He did not participate in Week 1 of the current season. The Colts' backup running backs are Jonathan Taylor, the primary running back, and Seth McGowan, a seventh-round rookie from Kentucky. If Giddens is unable to play, the Colts have backup options in the form of Anderson Castle and Davon Booth from the practice squad.