INDIANAPOLIS -- The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out two key defenders with concussion symptoms ahead of Thursday night's matchup with the Denver Broncos.
All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard and defensive lineman Tyquan Lewis will not play after sustaining concussions in Sunday's loss to the Tennessee Titans, coach Frank Reich said. Asked whether the decision was made independent of the NFL's concussion protocol, Reich confirmed the team made a unilateral decision to keep the players sidelined.
"These decisions were already made that they will be out, even if there was some miraculous (recovery)," Reich said.