{
  "id": 13653407,
  "title": "Colts rule out 5 players for Week 5 vs. Steelers, including key defenders",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/colts-rule-out-5-players-for-week-5-vs-steelers-including-key",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T05:35:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-rule-5-players-week-053508023.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out five players for their Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers, including several key defenders. Quarterback Jaylon Carlies, returning from missing the first 11 games, has had an injury history that has affected his availability. He appeared in the team's first four games but suffered a rib injury during the Week 4 win, leading to his absence from the Week 5 game. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin, who previously missed two games due to a hamstring injury, also returned from injury but suffered another hamstring issue that ruled him out for Sunday's contest. Defensive end Arden Key, who has been in every game this season, suffered a hamstring injury in the Week 4 win over the Washington Commanders. He was unable to practice on Friday and was subsequently ruled out on Friday as well. Tight end Will Mallory, the fourth-string tight end, had a strong preseason but suffered a thumb sprain at training camp practice in August. Despite returning to practice, the Colts decided to hold him out of the Week 5 game. Lastly, wide receiver Darius Slayton, who spent his first seven years with the New York Giants, was initially listed as questionable with a knee injury but was later downgraded to out for the game against the Steelers.",
  "summary": "The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out five players for Sunday's Week 5 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers.",
  "key_points": [
    "Quarterback Jaylon Carroll ruled out for Week 5",
    "Wide receiver Ashton Dulin out with new hamstring issue",
    "Defensive end Arden Key injured and ruled out"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Where to watch Steelers vs. Colts today: Channel, live stream, time, TV schedule for Week 5 NFL game",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/where-to-watch-steelers-vs-colts-today-channel-live-stream-time-tv",
        "published": "2026-10-11T06:20:02.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}