{
  "id": 16246305,
  "title": "3 Colts out vs. Vikings with injuries; 4 questionable",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/3-colts-out-vs-vikings-with-injuries-4-questionable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-23T23:43:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/3-colts-vs-vikings-injuries-234315265.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts have announced three players will miss their Week 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings due to injuries, while four others are listed as questionable for the matchup. Cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf), tight end Tyler Warren (groin), and wide receiver Anthony Gould (concussion) will be out for the game. On the injury report, linebacker CJ Allen (ankle), linebacker Bryce Boettcher (groin), punter Rigoberto Sanchez (foot), and cornerback Justin Walley (knee) are all questionable. Allen was reported on Thursday and did not practice on Friday, while Boettcher was also a non-participant on Friday. If these two are out, linebacker depth for the Colts will be significantly impacted, potentially leading to the elevation of Germaine Pratt from the practice squad. With Jaylon Carlies returning from injury, the Colts will have their starters at linebacker between him and Akeem Davis-Gaither. Punt returner Sanchez suffered an injury during the Vikings' loss in Sunday's game when he blocked a punt. To provide depth at this position, the Colts recently signed veteran Thomas Morstead to the practice squad. Cornerback Justin Walley was limited to the final two days and missed Wednesday's practice. If he remains limited, Kapena Gushiken could see playing time, with Cam Taylor-Britt likely starting outside in Gardner's absence.",
  "summary": "Ahead of Sunday's Week 7 game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Indianapolis Colts have ruled three players out and four others questionable.",
  "key_points": [
    "Three Colts players out with injuries for Week 7 game",
    "Four others listed as questionable for Minnesota Vikings matchup",
    "CJ Allen and Bryce Boettcher significantly impact Colts' linebacker depth"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The loss of key starters and questionable depth across multiple units forces Indianapolis to rely on practice squad elevations and recent veteran signings to maintain roster stability against Minnesota.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}