The Indianapolis Colts will be without tight end Jelani Woods for the foreseeable future.
Indianapolis Colts tight end Jelani Woods is set to have toe surgery, as reported by IndyStar Insider Joel A. Erickson. This update follows Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s statement that Woods would be out for a substantial period after Tuesday’s joint practice with the Cincinnati Bengals.
Jelani Woods is expected to undergo surgery on his toe, according to a source.
— Joel A. Erickson (@JoelAErickson) August 20, 2024
Woods had been relatively healthy throughout most of the Colts’ training camp but sustained a toe injury in the team’s preseason victory over the Arizona Cardinals. The former third-round pick from Virginia has had trouble staying injury-free since his rookie season, missing all of the 2023 season due to hamstring issues.
Colts coach Shane Steichen said today that TE Jelani Woods (toe) will miss considerable time in the lineup.
"I don't have a timetable on it," he said.
My understanding is this will absolutely extend into the regular season, and thus will have an impact on roster decisions.
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) August 20, 2024
NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport has indicated that Woods will be sidelined indefinitely after the surgery. He has played in only 15 games with two starts since his rookie year in 2022, recording 25 receptions for 312 yards and three touchdowns.
#Colts TE Jelani Woods is expected to have surgery this week to repair his turf toe, sources say, and he’s out indefinitely.
A rough reality for Woods, who also missed 2023 with hamstring issues. pic.twitter.com/SfMuibIRFv
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 20, 2024
With Woods out for an extended period, the Colts will likely rely on veteran tight ends Mo Alie-Cox, Kylen Granson, and Drew Ogletree, who have had significant playing time during Woods’ previous absences. Second-year tight end Will Mallory might also get some opportunities when the regular season begins. This injury will mark a second consecutive season of significant time missed for Woods.
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