Colts elevate WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from practice squad to active roster for Sunday's game vs. Commanders
The Indianapolis Colts elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to the active roster from the practice squad on 2026-10-03 for Sunday's game against the Washington Commanders. He was signed to the practice squad on August 31, 2026, and was previously elevated and played in Week 3 vs. Houston.

The Colts announced on 2026-10-03 that they elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster for the team’s Sunday game against the Washington Commanders. Westbrook-Ikhine was added to Indianapolis’ practice squad on August 31, 2026, and had been elevated and played in Week 3 vs. Houston.
Westbrook-Ikhine originally signed with the team as a free agent on March 18, 2026, and participated in the Colts’ 2026 offseason program and training camp. The receiver has played in 94 career games (42 starts) for the Colts (2026), Miami Dolphins (2025) and Tennessee Titans (2020-24), totaling 137 receptions for 1,862 yards and 19 touchdowns.
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