Indianapolis Colts defensive end Arden Key was placed on injured reserve Saturday with a hamstring injury sustained during Sunday's win over the Washington Commanders, sidelining him for at least four games. Key had played 64% of the Colts' defensive snaps this season. To address the void, the team signed veteran Carl Lawson to the practice squad but did not activate him.
Instead, second-year player Jaylahn Tuimoloau will assume a larger role, with rookie George Gumbo Jr. also potentially contributing. Additionally, the Colts ruled out wide receiver Darius Slayton for their Week 5 game at the Pittsburgh Steelers after a knee injury in Friday's practice. Slayton, who signed with the team last month, was expected to make his debut.
Indianapolis promoted Nick Westbrook-Ikhine from the practice squad to bolster the receiver position.
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