Colts’ unofficial depth chart for Week 8
The Indianapolis Colts (3-3-1) released their unofficial depth chart ahead of the Week 8 matchup against the Washington Commanders (3-4.
The term “unofficial” should be taken to heart here as the pecking order could change on a whim. Most of it will remain unchanged unless roster moves are made, but we’ll be here to keep track every week.
Here’s a look at the unofficial depth chart going into the Week 7 matchup against the Titans:
Offense
Pos. | First | Second | Third |
QB | Sam Ehlinger | Nick Foles | Matt Ryan |
RB | Jonathan Taylor | Nyheim Hines | Deon Jackson |
WR | Michael Pittman Jr. | ||
WR | Alec Pierce | Mike Strachan | |
WR | Parris Campbell | Keke Coutee | |
TE | Mo Alie-Cox | ||
TE | Kylen Granson | Jelani Woods | |
LT | Dennis Kelly | Bernhard Raimann | |
LG | Quenton Nelson | ||
C | Ryan Kelly | Wesley French | |
RG | Matt Pryor | Danny Pinter | Will Fries |
RT | Braden Smith |
Analysis
A big change at quarterback as Sam Ehlinger is now the starter for the remainder of the season.
Additionally, Nick Foles was promoted to backup as Matt Ryan is now the third string.
Defense
Pos. | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
DE | Kwity Paye | Tyquan Lewis | Dayo Odeyingbo | |
DT (3T) | DeForest Buckner | Byron Cowart | Chris Williams | |
DT (1T) | Grover Stewart | Eric Johnson II | ||
DE | Yannick Ngakoue | Ifeadi Odenigbo | Ben Banogu | |
WILL | Bobby Okereke | E.J. Speed | Grant Stuard | |
MIKE | Shaquille Leonard | |||
SAM | Zaire Franklin | JoJo Domann | ||
CB | Brandon Facyson | Dallis Flowers | ||
Slot | Kenny Moore | Tony Brown | ||
CB | Stephon Gilmore | Isaiah Rodgers Sr. | ||
FS | Julian Blackmon | Rodney Thomas II | ||
SS | Rodney McLeod | Nick Cross |
Analysis
No changes from Week 7.
Special Teams
Pos. | First | Second |
P | Matt Haack | |
K | Chase McLaughlin | |
H | Matt Haack | |
LS | Luke Rhodes | |
KR | Isaiah Rodgers Sr. | |
PR | Nyheim Hines |
Analysis
No changes from Week 7.
Keep an eye on the punter position. After Matt Haack’s disastrous outing in Week 7, the Colts signed a punter to the practice squad.
