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The Indianapolis Colts have activated WR Parris Campbell from IR. He can play Week 18.

Nothing but the best for Campbell as he returns from another substantial injury. He has little value Week 18, but could be a playoff option in postseason leagues and DFS.

Colts TE Jack Doyle (knee/ankle) is questionable for Week 17 against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Look for Doyle to suit up. He has been Indy's best tight end over the past month.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Parris Campbell returned to the practice field on Thursday.

The oft-injured receiver is participating in his first practice since suffering a broken foot during Week 6. There was some hope that Campbell would be able to return to game action last week, so the return to practice should bode well for his Week 17 availability. The return to practice means that Campbell has been designated to return from short-term injured reserve.

The NFL informed clubs that unvaccinated players who tested positive for COVID-19 in recent days -- including #Colts QB Carson Wentz and LB Darius Leonard and #Chargers WR Mike Williams -- are now eligible to play Sunday provided symptoms have improved, per sources.

We reported earlier today the league and the NFLPA were in talks about this. You can read the complete memo on Pelissero's Twitter page. But some keys are vaccinated players can test out in less than five days. The five days is mandatory for unvaccinated players but it will allow those tested early in the week to still have a chance to play in the next game - obviously very important with the upcoming playoffs.

The Indianapolis Colts have placed starting quarterback Carson Wentz on the reserve/COVID-19 list, the team announced Tuesday.

Related players: Sam Ehlinger, Brett Hundley

It is unclear if Wentz was put on the list as a close contact or if he tested positive, but either way he will miss Sunday's key game against the Las Vegas Raiders, because he's an unvaccinated player. If he's a close contact he must quarantine for five days and then could return if he tested negative. If he tested positive he must quarantine for 10 days, according to the story. Rookie Ehlinger, barring the Colts bringing in a quarterback from the outside or going with practice squad quarterback Hundley, will start against the Raiders. Ehlinger missed the start of the regular season due to a knee injury suffered in a preseason game at Detroit.

Jonathan Taylor is currently on pace for 362 touches, which is nearly 100 more than he had as a rookie in 2020. In his collegiate career at Wisconsin, he had at least 300 touches in each of his three seasons, totaling 346 with 2,255 yards in 2019.

So there already is some significant mileage on Taylor’s proverbial tires. But after Sunday’s win, Taylor said he feels “surprisingly good” heading into Indianapolis’ bye week.

After Sunday’s 31-0 victory over the Texans, Taylor leads the league with 241 carries, 1,348 rushing yards, 16 rushing touchdowns, 277 touches, 1,684 yards from scrimmage, and 18 total TDs. Unfortunately for owners, Taylor has a bye in Week 14, but the good news is the rest should help for the fantasy playoffs which likely begin in Week 15 of your league.

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.