Colts, Browns Announce Inactives Ahead of Sunday's Matchup

Originally posted on Indianapolis Colts on SI
By Jake Arthur | Last updated 10/22/23

The Indianapolis Colts (3-3) and Cleveland Browns (3-2) enter Sunday's matchup in relatively decent health as just three players total were ruled out prior to the day.

For the Colts , starting tight end Kylen Granson (concussion) and right tackle Braden Smith (wrist/hip) were both scratched on Friday while starting wide receiver Alec Pierce (shoulder) was listed as questionable. He is active for Sunday.

The Browns ruled out linebacker Sione Takitaki on Friday with a hamstring injury but had tight end Harrison Bryant, running back Kareem Hunt, cornerback Greg Newsome, and quarterback Deshaun Watson listed as questionable. All of them are active.

Our inactives for #CLEvsIND: pic.twitter.com/R2jQGY2xSs
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) October 22, 2023

OG Ike Boettger
TE Kylen Granson (concussion)
DE Isaiah Land
OT Braden Smith (hip/wrist)
CB Ameer Speed

Outside of Granson and Smith, there aren't any notable inactives for the Colts, as Boettger and Land are typically inactive, and Speed was just signed this week.

Look for Drew Ogletree and Will Mallory to see an increased role in Granson's absence while rookie Blake Freeland will start at right tackle in place of Smith.