According to The Indy Star’s Joel Erickson, the Indianapolis Colts will use their final designation to return off injured reserve on backup linebacker Cameron McGrone over tight end Jelani Woods (toe)—having also elected to designate starting defensive end Samson Ebukam (Achilles) as such:
The Colts plan to put LB Cameron McGrone on IR with a designation to return, source says.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 27, 2024
Perhaps this speaks more to the severity of Woods’ toe injury, who recently underwent surgery to correct the issue—and reportedly was hopeful for a December return later this year, than it does Woods’ long-term future with the team.