Ashton

Dulin

The Colts later placed Dulin on injured reserve. Dulin’s major fantasy football impact this year was mainly keeping Adonai Mitchell on the bench in Week 5, but this leaves the Colts thin behind their top three receivers and should keep their snap counts high in Week 13 against the Texans.

With Josh Downs (concussion) expected back, Dulin will only be Indy’s WR4. He may see more snaps than usual if the Colts create a(nother) blowout of the Titans, but Dulin won’t be a recommended FLEX play in this scenario. Tyler Goodson (groin) also practiced in full on Wednesday and Thursday.

Downs (concussion) and Dulin (chest) were sidelined all week. Their absences give embattled WR Adonai Mitchell a chance to prove himself after costing the Colts a win with his celebratory, goal-line fumble in Week 4. Mitchell cannot be trusted to return FLEX value, though. Expect Daniel Jones to rely heavily on WR Michael Pittman Jr. and TE Tyler Warren.

Ditto Ashton Dulin (chest) — this should push Alec Pierce into a top-three role in the pecking order for sure this week, and perhaps unearth Adonai Mitchell from the sealed space garbage can where Shane Steichen placed him following his goal-line turnover against the Rams. Pierce is a viable FLEX option against a Chargers defense that has struggled to take care of business of late.

Both Dulin and slot receiver Josh Downs (concussion) were not present during the portion of practice that is open to the media. Dulin could still get on the field this weekend by returning to practice on Friday, but both players appear to be heading toward a Week 7 absence. Embattled second-year WR Adonai Mitchell could get a chance to rebound from his costly Week 4 fumble.

Dulin took over the WR4 role for the Colts in Week 6, though he did not record a target against the Cardinals. Interestingly enough, he did record a pass rush rep on defense. He starts out this week not practicing due to a chest injury. With Josh Downs (concussion) also out, Adonai Mitchell might find his way back into the lineup Week 7 against the Chargers. Also out for Wednesday was RB Tyler Goodson (groin).

Pierce returned in Week 6 after a two-game absence following his Week 3 concussion. He evidently picked up a minor ankle injury along the way, though he does not appear to be at risk of missing any time. The Colts’ field-stretching wide receiver will be called upon to generate explosive gains against the Chargers this weekend. Colts slot WR Josh Downs (concussion) and rotational WR Ashton Dulin (chest) did not practice on Wednesday.

Dulin, coming off a torn ACL that cost his the entire 2023 campaign, had just two receptions for Indy in 2024. He was mostly relegated to special teams duty after seeing some receiver usage before his 2023 knee injury. Going into his age-28 season, Dulin will remain a rotational wideout for the Colts in 2025.

Pierce was declared out on Friday due to a concussion he suffered in Week 15. Fellow WR Ashton Dulin (ankle) is active and in line for increased snaps with Pierce out. TE Mo Alie-Cox (hip) and K Matt Gay (neck) are also active while LB EJ Speed (knee) is the Colts’ other injury inactive.

Downs was ruled out Friday for the opener against the Texans, and all Steichen mentioned was that the wideout will be “monitored” for the week. The 23-year-old seems likely to also be out of action as well for Sunday’s Week 2 tilt against the Packers, which means more snaps for Adonai Mitchell, Alec Pierce and Ashton Dulin.