The Colts on Friday ruled out center Tanor Bortolini (concussion), right tackle Braden Smith (personal matter) and wide receivers Josh Downs (shoulder) and Ashton Dulin (ankle) for their Week 13 game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium, head coach Shane Steichen said.
Downs sustained a shoulder injury during the Colts' Week 12 loss to the Detroit Lions, but did not exit the game. Dulin exited the Colts' game against the Lions with an ankle injury and did not return. Neither participated in practice this week. Smith (personal matter) also did not participate in practice this week.
Bortolini developed concussion symptoms following the Colts' loss to the Lions and entered the NFL concussion protocol on Monday and did not participate in practice this week. In Bortolini's place, the Colts will likely turn to five-year veteran Danny Pinter.
Wide receiver Alec Pierce (foot) returned to practice Friday after not practicing Wednesday or Thursday and is questionable to play Sunday. Left tackle Bernhard Raimann, after missing two consecutive games, participated in all three practices this week and will be "good to go," per Steichen.
Friday's practice report:
