Colts announce 5 inactive players for Week 9 game vs. Minnesota Vikings

The Colts on Saturday activated defensive tackle DeForest Buckner and linebacker Cameron McGrone from injured reserve, and both will play Sunday against the Texans. 

The Colts on Friday ruled out running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle) and cornerback Chris Lammons (ankle).

Quarterback Anthony Richardson (oblique) is inactive for the second consecutive game, though on Sunday he is designated as the Colts' emergency third quarterback. 

The Colts on Friday ruled out cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip), defensive end Kwity Paye (quad) and running back Jonathan Taylor (oblique). 

The Colts on Friday ruled out defensive end Kwity Paye (quad) and cornerback Kenny Moore II (hip). 

Michael Pittman Jr. (back/calf) and Laiatu Latu (hip) are active after being listed as questionable Friday.

The Colts on Friday ruled out safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder). Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) and defensive end Kwity Paye (hamstring) are active after being listed as questionable Friday. 

The Colts ruled out wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) on Friday.

The Colts, prior to Saturday, downgraded cornerback Chris Lammons (ankle) from questionable to out.

The Colts, prior to Sunday, ruled out running back Zack Moss (forearm) and linebacker Cameron McGrone (illness).

The Colts, prior to Sunday, ruled out wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (concussion/shoulder), running back Zack Moss (forearm), center Jack Anderson (illness), linebacker Segun Olubi (hip) and right tackle Braden Smith (knee).