Colts' Tyler Goodson: Remains sidelined by groin injury
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Goodson (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Goodson will miss a second consecutive game due to the groin injury he sustained in Week 4 against the Rams. DJ Giddens will continue to work as the primary backup to workhorse running back Jonathan Taylor.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Misses Wednesday's practice
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Goodson (groin) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Goodson sustained a groin injury in the Colts' Week 4 win loss to the Rams and hasn't returned to practice since. The Iowa product has played just 24 snaps (16 on special teams, eight on offense) across two appearances this season, rushing twice for six yards. He likely needs to upgrade to at least limited practice Thursday or Friday to have a chance at suiting up for the Week 6 matchup against the Cardinals.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Remains idle Thursday
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Goodson (groin) remained sidelined at Thursday's practice, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Goodson suffered the injury last Sunday against the Rams. If he's unable to go against the Raiders in Week 5, Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens will handle backfield duties for the Colts.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Won't return versus Rams
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Goodson (groin) has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Rams.
Jonathan Taylor and DJ Giddens will be the Colts' two backfield options for the rest of Sunday's game, although Goodson's involvement in the offense has been minimal so far in 2025.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Exits game due to groin injury
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Goodson is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Rams due to a groin injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Goodson will continue to be evaluated by medical staff to determine whether he can return to Sunday's contest. DJ Giddens will be the lone backup running back behind Jonathan Taylor if Goodson is not cleared to return.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Two carries in season debut
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Goodson had two carries for six yards in Sunday's win at Tennessee.
Goodson made his regular-season debut after missing the first two games due to an elbow injury. He played four snaps on offense compared to eight snaps for DJ Giddens but got one more carry. It's not clear who is Taylor's primary backup as Goodson could be used in more passing situations, but neither backup is getting much usage as Taylor again got almost all the opportunities (17 carries and four targets) and played on 77 percent of the offense's snaps.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Remains inactive Sunday
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Goodson (elbow) is inactive for Sunday's Week 2 game against the Broncos.
The reserve running back will sit out for the second time in as many games to open the season due to his elbow issue, despite managing to work back to a full practice Friday. In Goodson's ongoing absence, rookie fifth-round pick DJ Giddens, who recorded 12 carries for 41 yards in the Week 1 win over the Dolphins, once again will operate as the No. 2 back behind Jonathan Taylor. Meanwhile, Goodson will turn his attention to garnering active status for the first time this season in next Sunday's road matchup against the Titans.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Limited again Thursday
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Goodson (elbow) was limited in practice Thursday.
Goodson has been limited in practice since the start of the regular season, though he didn't gain clearance to suit up Week 1. Once ready to play, Goodson will join DJ Giddens as a depth backfield option behind starter Jonathan Taylor. His next chance to suit up will be Sunday versus the Broncos.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Logs limited practice
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Goodson (elbow) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.
As Week 1 approaches, Goodson is the only player listed on the Colts' initial injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Dolphins. While his status for the contest shouldn't impact fantasy lineups this weekend, given that top back Jonathan Taylor is healthy, the question of whether Indy would turn to Goodson or DJ Giddens in the event of an injury to Taylor remains unsettled for now.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Sidelined Thursday
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Goodson (elbow) didn't practice Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
The elbow injury that Goodson suffered during Saturday's preseason game against the Packers isn't viewed as major, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star, but the running back's absence from practice Thursday suggests that he'll miss Saturday's preseason finale against the Bengals. When he's available, Goodson is competing with DJ Giddens and Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) for slotting behind top back Jonathan Taylor.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Avoids major injury
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Goodson (elbow) doesn't have a major injury, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Goodson was the third back through the rotation in Saturday's preseason game against Green Bay, taking the field after Jonathan Taylor and fifth-round rookie DJ Giddens, but then left early with an elbow injury. It apparently isn't serious, giving Goodson a shot to be ready for Week 1 and keep a spot on the roster. Khalil Herbert (undisclosed) has also been out recently, leaving the Colts with nothing but undrafted rookies in the backfield behind Taylor and Giddens. Taylor should get the vast majority of snaps come Week 1, with Giddens and Goodson subbing in occasionally.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Exits game with elbow injury
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Goodson was forced out of Saturday's preseason game against the Packers with an elbow injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Prior to his exit from the contest, Goodson -- who was sporting a brace on his arm as he went to the locker room, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star -- carried twice for 10 yards with a TD. If he's forced to miss time beyond Saturday, added opportunities behind starter Jonathan Taylor would be available for rookie DJ Giddens as well as Khalil Herbert (undisclosed).
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Signs one-year extension with Colts
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Indianapolis signed Goodson to a one-year contract extension Tuesday.
In 16 appearances with the Colts in 2024, Goodson handled 32 carries for 153 yards and a touchdown and hauled in 11 of 15 targets for 61 yards and a touchdown. His role in 2025 could depend on whether Trey Sermon opts to leave in free agency during the offseason.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Four carries in win
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Goodson had four carries for 22 yards in Sunday's win over Tennessee.
Goodson had his most carries since Week 7 as he got some work with the Colts having a large lead. Jonathan Taylor had 218 yards rushing and the Colts had 335 yards rushing, so neither Goodson or Trey Sermon are likely to get many carries next week unless a similar blowout scenario happens. Goodson had minimal work the previous eight weeks (three total touches) as Taylor has received almost every touch in the backfield.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Not involved on offense Sunday
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Goodson returned a kickoff for 25 yards while playing all 14 of his snaps on special teams in Sunday's 24-6 loss to the Lions.
In a game in which Indianapolis logged just 49 offensive snaps, the Colts didn't need to turn to Goodson to spell Jonathan Taylor or Trey Sermon, who remain ahead of him on the depth chart at running back. Barring either Taylor or Sermon missing time to injury, Goodson -- who has logged no carries and four targets over the Colts' last five contests -- doesn't look as though he'll have a role on offense in the final six weeks of the season.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Plays just two snaps in win
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Goodson did not have a carry or reception in Sunday's win at the Jets.
Goodson played just two snaps on offense as Jonathan Taylor played on 63 of the offense's 70 snaps. Trey Sermon (five snaps) did play more snaps than Goodson, but it may be Goodson that has more of a role as a pass catcher if the Colts fall far behind. Either way, neither Sermon nor Goodson currently has much of a role if Taylor is fully healthy.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Has TD catch in loss
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Goodson had two receptions for nine yards on two targets, including a two-yard touchdown, in Sunday's loss to Buffalo.
Goodson played nine snaps on offense as he was used in passing situations. However, it was notable that Jonathan Taylor stayed on the field late in the game despite the Colts falling far behind, so it's not certain that Goodson will get more playing time in clear passing situations.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: No touches in Week 9
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Goodson failed to record a single carry or target in Sunday's 21-13 loss to the Vikings.
Goodson played just one offensive snap in the contest, matching a season low in the eight games he's played this season. With teammate Jonathan Taylor back to full health, Goodson has reverted to his No. 3 running back role, with teammate Trey Sermon slotting in as the top backup. The 23-year-old should not be considered for fantasy purposes as the Colts host the Bills in Week 10.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Scores first career TD
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Goodson carried the ball 14 times for 51 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 16-10 win over the Dolphins.
While Trey Sermon got the start in place of Jonathan Taylor (ankle), it was Goodson who had the more productive day out of the backfield, capping his performance with a seven-yard run in the third quarter that resulted in his first career NFL touchdown. Taylor could return in Week 8 for a tilt against the Texans, but if he's not ready to go, coach Shane Steichen might decide to ride the hot hand between Goodson and Sermon again, making both backs volatile fantasy options.
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Colts' Tyler Goodson: Sleeper RBs
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Jonathan Taylor (ankle) is out, but Trey Sermon (knee) is going to play. Even with Sermon active, we could see Goodson in a big role in Week 7 against Miami, and I like the setup for him. Goodson was explosive against the Titans in Week 6 with eight carries for 51 yards and four catches for 14 yards on five targets, and he has seven catches in the two games without Taylor. The Dolphins are No. 3 in most Fantasy points allowed to opposing running backs, and Goodson has flex appeal. Sermon also is worth using as a flex in this matchup, and he scored 18.3 PPR points in Week 5 at Jacksonville in the first game Taylor was out.
