The Colts ruled out safety Julian Blackmon (shoulder) for their Week 2 road game against the Green Bay Packers, head coach Shane Steichen said Friday.
"I don't think it's long-term," Steichen said regarding the veteran safety.
Defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (back) did not participate in practice this week but was not ruled out for Sunday's game. Buckner, over his eight-year career, has only missed one game due to injury (coming as a rookie with the San Francisco 49ers in 2016). The only other game Buckner has missed came due to the NFL's COVID protocols in 2020.
Buckner totaled six tackles with 1.5 sacks in the Colts' season-opening loss to the Houston Texans last weekend.
"(I'm) doing everything that I can to be out there on the field with my guys," Buckner said Thursday, adding his availability probably would be a gametime decision. Steichen said he's "very optimistic" regarding Buckner.
Defensive end Kwity Paye (hamstring) participated in practice Friday after missing Wednesday and Thursday's practices. Wide receiver Josh Downs (ankle) was listed as a limited participant Wednesday and Thursday, while kicker Matt Gay (hernia) was a full participant Wednesday and Thursday. Gay will kick for the Colts on Sunday after missing Week 1.
The final practice report for Week 2:
