Colts said no players were ruled out for Week 1; Austin Ajiake later downgraded to out
On Sept. 11, 2026, Colts coach Shane Steichen said the team did not rule out any players for the Week 1 opener against the Baltimore Ravens; practice notes named Alec Pierce and AJ Haulcy as participants. On Sept. 12, 2026, the Colts downgraded linebacker Austin Ajiake (hamstring) to out, and the Ravens ruled out DT Nnamdi Madubuike.
On Friday, Sept. 11, 2026, head coach Shane Steichen said the Colts did not rule out any players for their Week 1 season opener against the Baltimore Ravens. Wide receiver Alec Pierce (heel) was a limited participant in practice Wednesday and Thursday and took part in Friday's session; safety AJ Haulcy (ankle) was a limited participant Wednesday and a full participant Thursday.
An update on Sept. 12, 2026, noted the Colts downgraded linebacker Austin Ajiake (hamstring) to out. The report also said the Baltimore Ravens ruled out defensive tackle Nnamdi Madubuike for Sunday's game.
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