Dulin (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans, Adam Caplan of SiriusXM NFL Radio reports.
Dulin will be sidelined for a second consecutive week due to an ankle injury, which also prevented him from participating in any practices during Week 3 prep. Alec Piece (heel) will also be sidelined, leaving Josh Downs, Keenan Allen, Darius Slayton, Laquon Treadwell and Deion Burks as the healthy wide receivers on the Colts' active roster heading into Sunday' AFC South showdown.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Not practicing again Thursday
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Dulin (ankle) did not practice Thursday.
Dulin didn't suit up for the 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs in Week 2 due to an ankle injury. He missed practice Wednesday and Thursday, so he's currently not trending favorably toward a return for Sunday's meeting against Houston. If Dulin can't play in Week 3, Seth McGowan could see more return duties on special teams. That would also apply to Anthony Gould, assuming he gets elevated off the practice squad once again. There's also a chance both players could see additional action on the receiving end, considering Alec Pierce is battling a heel issue, jeopardizing his availability versus the Texans.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Not at practice Wednesday
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Dulin (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Dulin was unable to suit up for the Colts' 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs on Sunday due to an ankle injury. The wide receiver and kick returner was listed as week-to-week with the issue, meaning if Dulin cannot upgrade to at least limited practice participation by Friday, there is a strong chance the 29-year-old will miss the Week 3 game against the Texans as well.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Won't suit up versus Kansas City
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Dulin (ankle) is listed as out for Sunday's game against the Chiefs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Dulin won't suit up versus the Chiefs, with head coach Shane Steichen labeling the wideout as "week-to-week." While Dulin is sidelined, Seth McGowan should handle most of the return duties. Laquon Treadwell also figures to see extra playing time behind Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and Alec Pierce (heel).
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Dulin (ankle) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Dulin likely suffered his ankle injury in the Colts' 41-23 loss to the Ravens on Sunday. The wide receiver is the team's starting kick returner and second punt returner as well as the No. 4 option on offense. If Dulin must miss time due to injury, the Colts will have many holes in the roster to fill. The franchise will likely elevate someone from the practice squad to help manage the load on special teams in the event Dulin is ruled out of next Sunday's contest against the Chiefs.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Ticketed for backup role
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Dulin may play more on special teams after the Colts signed Keenan Allen this summer, Nathan Brown of The Indianapolis Star reports.
A thin depth chart put Dulin in position for a top-three role, but the Colts now hope to have Allen, Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs (calf) all ready for Week 1. In all likelihood, Dulin is merely competing with Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for the No. 4 WR role at this point.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Competing for expanded role
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Dulin has impressed at OTAs and mandatory minicamp and is making a push for the No. 3 wide receiver role behind Alec Pierce (ankle) and Josh Downs, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Dulin said his approach has been "attacking [the offseason] as if it's my first year, knowing that, that [No. 3] spot is open." After the Colts traded Michael Pittman to Pittsburgh, Stephen Holder of ESPN concurs Dulin has taken an early lead for the No. 3 role over Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, Laquon Treadwell and rookie seventh-round pick Deion Burks and was a standout at minicamp. Offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter said Dulin has been moving around the offensive formation at practice and "can be really good for us this year on offense." The 29-year-old totaled a 5-106-0 line across 12 regular-season appearances in 2025 and has topped 200 receiving yards just once in his career.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Held without a catch in finale
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Dulin could not secure either of his two targets during Sunday's 38-30 season-finale loss to Houston.
Dulin suited up for 12 regular-season appearances with the Colts in 2025, during which span he secured five of 10 targets for 106 receiving yards and logged three carries for 44 rushing yards. He also compiled a career-high 516 yards as a kick returner. He has one more year on his contract with Indianapolis, though the team has a potential "out" this offseason for only $670,000 in dead cap.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Ready to face Jags
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Dulin (hamstring) has had his injury designation removed for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Dulin was initially listed as questionable to play Sunday, but after being activated from IR on Saturday he's now had that designation removed entirely. He'll be available to operate as a depth option in Indianapolis' wide receiver corps versus the Jaguars as well as to contribute on kick returns due to Anthony Gould (foot) having been placed on IR.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Returns from IR, still Q
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Dulin (hamstring) has been activated from injured reserve Saturday and remains questionable for Sunday's contest against the Jaguars.
Dulin is now eligible to suit up for Sunday's divisional matchup against Jacksonville, though his status may not be made official until roughly 90 minutes prior to the contest's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. If cleared to play in Week 17, expect Dulin to resume handling his usual depth role on offense while also contributing in the return game.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Set to return to practice
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The Colts designated Dulin (hamstring) for return from IR on Wednesday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Dulin landed on injured reserve Nov. 25 due to a hamstring injury. He's since missed the required four games and, with his designation to return, is eligible to be activated at any time. Indianapolis has 21 days to decide whether to activate Dulin, but he could play as soon as this Sunday against the Dolphins. Prior to getting hurt, he had a minor role in the passing game and was also serving as one of the team's top kick returners.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Sent to IR with hamstring injury
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The Colts placed Dulin (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
It's unclear when Dulin suffered the injury, but he'll now be required to miss at least the Colts' next four contests. Through 10 games this season, Dulin has logged a 5-106-0 receiving line on 132 offensive snaps while also seeing 161 snaps on special teams. Anthony Gould and Laquon Treadwell are next up on the depth chart behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and slot man Josh Downs.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Grabs 48-yard reception in loss
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Dulin had one reception for 48 yards on his only target in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
Dulin played nine snaps on offense. He's taken over as the clear fourth receiver after the trade of Adonai Mitchell, but has just two targets over his last four games. He's still a star on special teams, the unit where he gets the most usage.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Gets time at receiver
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Dulin lost eight yards on his only reception in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
On the Colts' opening possession, Dulin ran backward on a short pass to dodge defenders, but his efforts proved unsuccessful as the Colts were forced to settle for a field goal when the drive stalled out. He finished the day with 13 snaps on offense, as Dulin got time late in the blowout win. Despite the relatively limited snap count, Dulin still saw the field more than Adonai Mitchell (nine snaps) and appears to be secure for now as the Colts' No. 4 wideout.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Won't play in Week 7
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Dulin (chest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Adonai Mitchell and Anthony Gould could get additional opportunities in the absences of both Dulin and Josh Downs (concussion). Dulin's next chance to play will come at home against the Titans in Week 8.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Moves to bench role in win
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Dulin had two kick returns for an average of 29.5 yards in Sunday's win over Arizona. He played just one snap on offense.
Dulin had five targets and two receptions for 55 yards the previous week against Las Vegas, but moved back to a bench role with Alec Pierce returning from a concussion. Dulin is a key player on special teams but could still be used as a fourth receiver, as he may have moved ahead of Adonai Mitchell on the depth chart. Mitchell was a healthy inactive for Sunday's game.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Could serve as third receiver
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Dulin could see increased snaps in Sunday's game against the Raiders as the Colts' No. 3 receiver behind Michael Pittman and Josh Downs, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.com reports.
Alec Pierce (concussion) is set to miss his second straight game, once again leaving a void in the Indianapolis receiver corps. While Pierce was sidelined for last Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Rams, Adonai Mitchell stepped in as the Colts' No. 3 wideout and played 89 percent of snaps while finishing with three catches for 96 yards on four targets. However, after dropping the football prior to passing the goal line to wipe out a would-be 76-yard touchdown and then committing a holding penalty to negate a 53-yard Jonathan Taylor touchdown run later in the game, Mitchell is active for Week 5 but is expected to see his role on offense get downsized following his pair of major gaffes. The door is thus open for Dulin to see more reps at receiver, though the 28-year-old may serve as a more of a sacrificial downfield threat rather than someone who will command meaningful target volume. Over 74 career games in six seasons, Dulin has turned in a meager 36-528-4 receiving line on 61 targets.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Full go for Week 1
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Dulin (concussion) did not appear on the Colts' injury report Wednesday.
Dulin was sidelined with a concussion to close the preseason, but he has now returned to a log a full practice Wednesday. The wide receiver will open the season as more of a special-teams option than an offensive asset, but he'll be active nonetheless in Sunday's matchup with the Dolphins.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Recovering from concussion
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Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that Dulin has been "progressing well" in his recovery from a concussion that he sustained during practice last week, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
The injury forced Dulin to miss the Colts' preseason finale against the Bengals on Saturday. He'll need to clear the league's five-step concussion protocol in order to be available for the Colts' Week 1 contest against the Dolphins on Sunday, Sept. 7. Dulin finished the 2024 regular season with two catches (on eight targets) for 67 yards and a touchdown while adding five carries for 45 yards and 148 kick-return yards across 15 regular-season games.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Three receptions in preseason loss
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Dulin had three receptions for 54 yards on seven targets in Thursday's preseason loss to Baltimore.
Dulin started at wide receiver with most starters sitting out the game and led the team in receiving yards. Dulin is a key special teams player and has shown a spark at times on offense, but may not get many snaps on offense as the No. 5 wide receiver.
