GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Colts have built enough offensive line depth that they appear to be replacing their three missing starters with linemen who have held up well in spot starts this year, but Indianapolis could have trouble on defense after being hit hard by COVID-19..
Second-year center Danny Pinter will make his third consecutive start in place of Ryan Kelly, who will miss Saturday’s game to be with his family following the death of his infant daughter, Mary Kate.
Veteran Chris Reed, who played so well in three starts in place of Quenton Nelson earlier this year that he briefly earned more playing time in a rotation with Mark Glowinski after Nelson’s return, will take over for Nelson at left guard after Nelson tested positive for COVID-19.