Colts offensive-line coach Tony Sparano Jr. told reporters Tuesday that Goncalves (concussion) is expected to start at right guard in 2025, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Goncalves exited the Colts' 2024 season finale with a concussion, but it appears he's moved past the issue. The 2024 third-round pick from Pittsburgh will transition from tackle to guard and is expected to be one of the team's top offensive linemen heading into his second NFL season.
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Colts' Matt Goncalves: Will not return Sunday
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Goncalves (head) will not return to Sunday's game against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
The starting right tackle exited earlier in the fourth quarter to be evaluated for a possible concussion. Blake Freeland should be next in line for snaps at right tackle.
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Colts' Matt Goncalves: Going through concussion evaluation
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Goncalves is being evaluated for a concussion during Sunday's game against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
The starting right tackle helped Jonathan Taylor rush for over 100 yards and a touchdown before leaving the contest. Blake Freeland might see more snaps in his absence.
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Colts' Matt Goncalves: Heading to Indy
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The Colts selected Goncalves in the third round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 79th overall.
Goncalves had a chance to go much higher in the draft if he was able to stay healthy for his redshirt senior season at Pittsburgh, but a left foot injury kept him out for nine games plus the combine. He was able to test at Pitt's Pro Day and did not have a standout workout, but his body of work in college paints him as a seasoned lineman who can play either tackle spot. Some scouts project him as a guard, and that's his clearest path to playing time in Indianapolis with the current tackle personnel.
