Colts rule out WR Ashton Dulin for Week 3 game vs. Texans
Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on 2026-09-25 that wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) is ruled out for Week 3 against the Houston Texans; Dulin missed Week 2 and all three practices this week.
Colts head coach Shane Steichen announced on Sept. 25, 2026, that wide receiver Ashton Dulin (ankle) will remain sidelined for the Week 3 game against the Houston Texans. Dulin missed Week 2 against the Kansas City Chiefs and did not participate in any of the three practices this week.
Steichen also said wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) will be placed on injured reserve. Cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr., who missed Wednesday's practice with a groin injury, returned Thursday and Friday and is listed as questionable for the Week 3 game. The Texans’ report lists DE Jadeveon Clowney (knee), WR Nico Collins (hamstring), LB Jake Hummel (groin), G Ed Ingram (groin) and S M.J. Stewart (knee) as out, with T Trenton Brown (knee, wrist) questionable.
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