The Indianapolis Colts announced on Saturday that the team has placed starting defensive lineman Kendall Langford on injured reserve with a lingering knee injury.
In his place on the 53-man active roster, the Colts have promoted cornerback Christopher Milton from the practice squad in a corresponding roster move.
Obviously, it’s a major blow to the Colts defensive line.
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The 30 year old defensive end had a clean-up surgery for a ‘chondral defect’ this past offseason for the Colts, but only initially missed the preseason.