Team news: Indianapolis Colts

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton has cleared concussion protocol and will start Week 10 against the Indianapolis Colts.

Hilton has played two games in 2021 and has not finished either. Take from that what you will.

Colts HC Frank Reich told reporters Wednesday that WR T.Y. Hilton will practice Wednesday, but is still in concussion protocol.

Good news for Hilton and the Colts offense. With Michael Pittman Jr. the lead wideout, Hilton can sneak in as the team's WR2.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (concussion) will miss Thursday's Week 9 game against the New York Jets.

It has been a mainly lost season for the veteran. Look for Michael Pittman to be the apple of Carson Wentz's eye.

The Colts have officially moved on to their third backup quarterback in a season that hasn’t hit the halfway point yet.

Indianapolis head coach Frank Reich named rookie Sam Ehlinger to the No. 2 spot Tuesday, confirming a move made obvious by the decision Monday to release veteran Brett Hundley and bring him back on the practice squad.

Related players: Carson Wentz

Ehlinger, a sixth-round pick out of Texas who has never thrown a regular season pass in the NFL, is now next in line behind Wentz. Reich said Ehlinger is finally healthy enough and he's continued to learn the offense.

Head coach Frank Reich told reporters in his Monday press conference that T.Y. Hilton is out for the Week 9 matchup against the Jets with a concussion.

Related players: Michael Pittman, Zach Pascal, Ashton Dulin

With 8:46 left in the fourth quarter, Hilton went up for a pass from quarterback Carson Wentz but hit his head hard on the turf as he came down. He was able to walk off the field under his own power. Hilton missed the first five games of the season while on IR after neck surgery. Then after playing in Week 6, Hilton was out for Week 7 with a quad injury, the story said. Pittman and Pascal would be the team's top-two WRs with Hilton out in a matchup against the Jets.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (quad) is questionable for Week 8 against the Tennessee Titans.

Much more progress was made by Hilton this week compared to last and he now had a chance to suit up against one of the worst secondaries in football.

Colts WR T.Y. Hilton (quad) did not practice Wednesday, while RBs Jonathan Taylor (ribs) and Nyheim Hines (ribs) were limited.

It feels like a stretch to expect Hilton to play Week 8, while Taylor and Hines may be resting as much as possible after a wet outing Sunday night.

Hilton was only able to get one game in before returning to the inactive list. Posting four receptions for 80 scoreless yards on four receptions, proved he still has big game ability. Unfortunately for Hilton, availability is the only ability that matters in football.

The Colts will move forward with Zach Pascal and Michael Pittman as their top two receivers. Look for Indianapolis to utilize multiple tight end personnel with the limited options on the outside.