Colts Final Roster Cuts - 2024 Edition

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Shrader may be kicking in Week 1. Steichen has indicated that Matt Gay is dealing with a groin injury.

Got to love the Colts med staff + communication on injuries.

So now Steichen and Matt Gay say that the kicker had a hernia and underwent surgery.

The team is still not ruling him out yet for this week's game, but I would be shocked if he plays based on this new info.


https://x.com/mchappell51/status/1831378395034480742

Colts K Matt Gay confirmed he had hernia surgery.

Felt pain last weekend, had it checked out, surgery necessary.

Just working with rehab staff.

No idea if he’ll kick Sunday.

[ChoppedWood]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

Got to love the Colts med staff + communication on injuries.

So now Steichen and Matt Gay say that the kicker had a hernia and underwent surgery.

The team is still not ruling him out yet for this week's game, but I would be shocked if he plays based on this new info.


https://x.com/mchappell51/status/1831378395034480742

Wouldn't be the Colts without some insanely bizarre opaque injury saga for no other reason than having an insanely bizarre opaque injury saga...

[BCN#1]

I suppose much depends upon how big the hernia was, but in general, I would think if this were an inguinal hernia (if that was the exact diagnosis), I would expect at least 3-4 weeks to get cleared to play but then again.... An abdominal hernia would surely take longer.

That said, using the latest modern procures; that may cut the recovery time down also. Just sayin...

Be curious to see just how long he ends up sitting and not exxpecting him back next week or week after. I am soooooo happy we have the backup ready to go.

[CletusPyle]

Gay better watch his ass....Shrader might just take his job!

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by CletusPyle

Gay better watch his ass....Shrader might just take his job!

A part of me hopes that Shrader does take his job. It doesn't look like the cap savings would be substantial though.

[ChaosTheory]

Not having Gay at pre-injury performance seems low key, but that's a pretty big downgrade.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

Originally Posted by BCN#1

I would expect at least 3-4 weeks to get cleared to play but then again.... An abdominal hernia would surely take longer.

And if the recovery timing is that long, the Colts should just place him on IR.

Although I guess since it is the beginning of the season with a relatively short injury report, it is the easiest time of year to carry an injured player on the active roster.

The Colts can elevate Shrader 3 times from the practice squad before they need to bring him up to the active roster or run him through waivers to restart that count.

[AlwaysSunnyinIndy]

The Colts are listing Matt Gay as QUESTIONABLE for now.

Steichen indicated that he has kicked some on his own, but has not practiced with the team.

If he hasn't practiced, I don't know why they would rush him back to play this week.

[YDFL Commish]

Originally Posted by AlwaysSunnyinIndy

The Colts are listing Matt Gay as QUESTIONABLE for now.

Steichen indicated that he has kicked some on his own, but has not practiced with the team.

If he hasn't practiced, I don't know why they would rush him back to play this week.

They won't. But Steichen is so much the opposite of Reich. Steichen gives no away no competitive advantage info to the media, where as Reich needed to show that he was the smartest guy in the room and explain everything.

[Mr. Session]

Originally Posted by YDFL Commish

They won't. But Steichen is so much the opposite of Reich. Steichen gives no away no competitive advantage info to the media, where as Reich needed to show that he was the smartest guy in the room and explain everything.

I've noticed the same.

It seemed during the offseason and training camp he kind of lightened up but now that the season is picking up I see he is back to being pretty tight lipped.

I like it.