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Colts elevate WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine to active roster; place DE Arden Key on Injured Reserve

The Indianapolis Colts announced on 2026-10-10 that they elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster for their Sunday, 2026-10-11 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and placed defensive end Arden Key on Injured Reserve.

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The Indianapolis Colts announced Oct. 10, 2026 that they elevated wide receiver Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to the active roster for Sunday’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers and placed defensive end Arden Key on the Injured Reserve list (Colts.com).

Westbrook-Ikhine is listed at 6-2, 211 pounds and has played in 95 career games (42 starts) with the Colts (2026), Miami Dolphins (2025) and Tennessee Titans (2020-24). He has 137 career receptions for 1,862 yards and 19 touchdowns, participated in Indianapolis’ 2026 offseason program and training camp, and was signed to the Colts’ practice squad on 2026-08-31 after joining the team as a free agent on 2026-03-18. Arden Key is listed at 6-5, 250 pounds; he has played in 120 career games (50 starts) across five teams and has compiled 200 tackles, 31.0 sacks and other career totals. This season Key started four games and has registered eight tackles (three solo), half a sack and one forced fumble (Colts.com).

WHY IT MATTERS

What changed and who it affects: The Colts’ Oct. 10, 2026 announcement makes Nick Westbrook-Ikhine eligible to be active and available for the team’s game on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026 against the Pittsburgh Steelers. The move is a short-term elevation from the practice squad to the active roster, which the team used previously for Westbrook-Ikhine in Week 3 and Week 4, according to the club.

Why it matters to fans and the roster: Westbrook-Ikhine brings established NFL receiving production (137 career catches, 1,862 yards, 19 TDs) and familiarity with Indianapolis’ offseason and training camp this year. That background helps explain why the Colts turned to him as a depth option for the game-day roster. Placing Arden Key on Injured Reserve removes an experienced defensive-end option — Key’s career totals and his four starts this season are noted in the team’s announcement — meaning the Colts will rely on other defensive linemen in the short term.

What to watch next: Check the Colts’ official game-day active/inactive list and the team’s injury reports leading up to kickoff on Oct. 11, 2026 to confirm whether Westbrook-Ikhine is among the active players and how the Colts adjust their defensive-end rotation following Key’s placement on Injured Reserve.

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