Colts activate Leonard, Pascal, Willis from COVID-19 list

Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard Robert Scheer/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Colts activate Darius Leonard, Zach Pascal, Khari Willis from reserve/COVID-19 list

By Victor Barbosa | Last updated 12/30/21

The Indianapolis Colts can clinch a playoff berth with a victory over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 17. Although they don't know the status of starting quarterback Carson Wentz yet, they welcomed back three members of their squad on Thursday morning.

We have activated LB Darius Leonard, WR Zach Pascal and S Khari Willis from the Reserve/COVID-19 list.
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) December 30, 2021

Leonard -- who was just named to his third Pro Bowl -- is tied with Joey Bosa and Josh Norman for first in the NFL with six forced fumbles this season, while ranking second on the Colts in tackles (107), passes defended (seven) and interceptions (three). Pascal is second on the team to Michael Pittman Jr. in targets (65) and receiving yards (369) and is tied with running back Jonathan Taylor for second in receptions at 36.

Pascal also has three touchdown receptions this season.

Willis has recorded 54 tackles, four passes defended, two interceptions and 1.5 sacks in nine games this season. While activating the trio of players on Thursday should help, Indianapolis isn't out of the woods yet.

The following Colts players remain on the Reserve/COVID-19 list:
Jahleel Addae
T.J. Carrie
Malik Jefferson
Marlon Mack
Braden Smith
Carson Wentz
James Morgan
Chris Wilcox
Eli Wolf.
— James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) December 30, 2021