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The Colts expect Tyler Warren to take a step forward in Year 2, according to Mike Chappell of Fox 59. HC Shane Steichen said Warren is still growing and specifically pointed to improvement “coming in and out of breaks”. QB Daniel Jones said Warren is already “making a jump” this offseason. Warren finished TE11 with 11.1 PPR points per game, the 10th-most ever by a rookie TE, so another step could push him into the top three at the position, especially in PPR.

Colts QB Daniel Jones was cleared Monday to participate in 7-on-7 drills as he works back from a right Achilles tear. He's expected to sit out full-team workouts until training camp.

Colts QB Daniel Jones said Wednesday that he "absolutely" expects to be ready for Week 1. Jones is now about 5.5 months removed from surgery to repair a torn Achilles. He participated in individual drills in Wednesday's OTA session. “Definitely still work to be done and progress to be made," Jones added. "So, I think it’s just continuing to get stronger, continuing to run faster, cut harder. And progress, kind of, according to the program.”

Colts HC Shane Steichen confirmed Monday that QB Philip Rivers will start again in Week 16 against the 49ers.

It's fun that the Colts almost upset the Seahawks in QB Philip Rivers' first game since 2020. But he certainly didn't boost the fantasy fortunes of anyone around him. Rivers completed a solid 18 of his 27 throws (66.7% completions) and found Josh Downs for an 8-yard TD. But he totaled just 120 yards (4.44 yards per attempt) and added an INT as well.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport and ESPN's Adam Schefter report that Colts QB Philip Rivers will start Sunday's game vs. the Seahawks. It's been trending in this direction for the past few days. Rapoport adds that Rivers and QB Riley Leonard both got first-team reps in practice this week and both could play against Seattle. We imagine that'll only happen if Rivers struggles or gets hurt -- but either outcome is plenty possible. Rivers is 44 and hasn't played since 2020. Stay far away from this situation in Week 15 fantasy lineups. All of Indianapolis' skill-position players sit lower than usual in the Week 15 rankings.

ESPN's Stephen Holder believes the Colts are preparing to start QB Philip Rivers vs. the Seahawks on Sunday. "Two days in now, and my time in the building this week has left me only MORE convinced Philip Rivers is this week's starting quarterback," Holder wrote. "It isn't difficult to tell who a team is prepping to start. That player is Rivers. Period." It's not shocking that the Colts don't want to start sixth-round rookie QB Riley Leonard in Seattle. But they'll instead go with a 44-year-old who hasn't played since 2020 and joined the team just a few days ago. Rivers is at least comfortable in HC Shane Steichen's offense, but we don't imagine this going particularly well. Rivers isn't a viable starter in any fantasy format, and Colts pass catchers remain risky bets in Week 15 fantasy lineups.

ESPN's Adam Schefter confirms that Colts QB Daniel Jones needs surgery to repair a ruptured right Achilles. That ends Jones' season, puts his status for the start of the 2026 campaign in question, and leaves the Colts with a big problem at QB.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (illness) is active for today’s game vs. the Texans. He was added to the injury report yesterday and listed as questionable. NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero reported this morning that Warren is battling a stomach virus, but we haven’t heard anything about his snaps being impacted today. He’s safe to keep in fantasy lineups.

Colts TE Tyler Warren was added to the injury report on Saturday with an illness and is now questionable for tomorrow's game vs. the Texans. Guys almost always play through illnesses, so Warren can stay penciled into Week 13 fantasy lineups for now. But we'll look for further updates on his health and get Indianapolis' inactives around 11:30 am ET tomorrow.

Colts QB Daniel Jones was added to the injury report and limited in practice on Thursday with a calf. "Sounds like the Colts are being cautious," NFL Network's Ian Rapoport tweeted. "Still worth keeping an eye on..." We'll certainly be keeping an eye on this one. With QB Anthony Richardson on IR, QB Riley Leonard is Indianapolis' backup. He'd be a huge downgrade for the offense.

Colts WR Josh Downs (hip) did not practice on Wednesday. It's a new injury for Downs, and we don't have any other details. We'll keep tabs on his status leading up to Sunday's game vs. the Steelers. Downs' absence would leave targets behind for WRs Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce and TE Tyler Warren.

TE Tyler Warren continued the scorching start to his rookie campaing by leading the Colts in receiving and scoring his third TD of the season in the Colts' 31-27 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Warren led Indy's pass-catchers in snaps (52), targets (9), receptions (6), and receiving yards 63. He also caught one of QB Daniel Jones' 2 TD strikes, from 8 yards out.

Colts TE Tyler Warren took a step back in Week 3, snagging only 3 of 5 targets for 38 yards against Tennessee. QB Daniel Jones needed to attempt only 25 passes in the blowout win.

The Colts expect TE Tyler Warren (toe) to be "full-go" vs. the Titans today, according to NFL Network's Tom Pelissero. Warren's limited practice reps this week were precautionary, Pelissero adds. The rookie has quickly emerged as a top-5 fantasy option at his position.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (toe) has been removed from the Week 3 injury report. He had been listed as questionable after getting in two limited practices this week. He's in no danger of missing Sunday's game vs. the Titans, though. And getting removed from the injury report now should have fantasy owners feeling much better about keeping him in Week 3 lineups.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (toe) is listed as questionable for this weekend’s game vs. the Titans. He got in limited practices on Thursday and Friday. We didn’t see Warren get banged up in the Week 2 win over Denver and haven’t heard anything about his status since. We’ll look for further updates and get Indianapolis’ inactives around 11:30 am ET on Sunday.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (toe) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. We still don't have any details on this toe issue, but getting on the field today should put him on track to play vs. the Titans this weekend. We'll get another update on Warren on Friday.

Colts TE Tyler Warren (toe) did not practice on Wednesday. He seemed to make it out of the Week 2 win over the Broncos ok, but his status will now need to be closely monitored over the next few days. We'll have another update on Warren on Thursday afternoon.

Colts TE Tyler Warren racked up a team-high 9 targets and 7 catches in Sunday's blowout win over the Dolphins. He added 76 yards, second on the team behind WR Michael Pittman. Three of Warren's catches surfaced on the first drive.