No limitations expected Week 1
Wentz isn't expected to face any restrictions in his Colts debut Sunday against the Seahawks, despite undergoing foot surgery Aug. 2, Tom Pelissero and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
While the Colts are expected to proceed with caution with Wentz to whatever extent they can, head coach Frank Reich said Friday that the signal-caller won't be "limited in any way" less than six weeks after undergoing a procedure that was expected to sideline the quarterback for 5-to-12 weeks. Although Reich has been pleased with Wentz's mobility in the pocket in recent practices, the Colts aren't expected to include any designed runs for the 28-year-old in their Week 1 game plan, even though he's proven to be a solid contributor as a rusher in past seasons. Instead, Reich ideally wants to lean on the Jonathan Taylor-led ground game and have Wentz to play from the pocket for most of the day, though Wentz could face more pressure than usual on passing downs with top left tackle Eric Fisher (Achilles) already ruled out for the season opener. Wentz will also be without one of his key pass catchers for at least three first three games after veteran wideout T.Y. Hilton (neck) was placed on injured reserve Sept. 2.
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Logs full practice Wednesday
Hockenson (concussion) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
Jordan Mason
Full practice Wednesday, still on IR
Mason (thumb), who remains on injured reserve, practiced in full Wednesday.
Justin Jefferson
Remains limited by ankle issue
Jefferson (ankle) was a limited at Wednesday's practice.
Jordan Addison
Practices fully Wednesday
Addison (hamstring) was a full practice participant Wednesday.
T.J. Hockenson
Slated to practice Wednesday
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Hockenson (concussion) is expected to practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Jordan Addison
To practice Wednesday
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said Addison (hamstring) will participate in practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Jordan Mason
In line to practice Wednesday
Head coach Kevin O'Connell said that Mason (thumb) is expected to practice Wednesday, Alec Lewis of The Athletic reports.
Jordan Mason
Ready to practice
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Jordan Mason
Eyeing return in Week 7
The Vikings are hopeful that Mason (thumb) will be ready to return from injured reserve for their Week 7 game versus the Colts, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Jauan Jennings
Doesn't catch only target Sunday
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