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» Among those returning to practice Wednesday were: defensive end Justin Houston, who had missed a couple days with a strained neck; cornerback Xavier Rhodes, who stayed home Tuesday due to an illness; and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton and tight end Trey Burton, who both had maintenance/rest days on Tuesday.
» Among those who did not participate in Wednesday's practice: cornerback Kenny Moore II (groin), cornerback Isaiah Rodgers (unknown), tight end Xavier Grimble (unknown), guard Chaz Green (unknown), tackle Braden Smith (foot), tackle Brandon Hitner (unknown), wide receiver Marcus Johnson (unknown), tight end Jack Doyle (unknown), defensive tackle Sheldon Day (knee) and defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (unknown).
» Head coach Frank Reich said Day, who is yet to participate in camp practices, has been battling a knee injury. "It's going to take a little bit, but he's progressing nicely," Reich said.
» Buckner being out Wednesday created added opportunities for defensive tackle Tyquan Lewis, who put in another solid day of work. Lewis, a second-round pick out of Ohio State in the 2018 NFL Draft, has battled through a couple injuries his first two years in the league, but said he spent this offseason not only focusing on his physical health, but on his mental wellbeing, too. Early on it definitely seems to be making a difference.
» With Buckner out Wednesday, that created a little bit more moving and shaking beyond the likes of Lewis. Rookie Rob Windsor, for example, was seen getting reps at the three-tech spot after being more utilized in the one-tech position the first few days of camp practice.
» Al-Quadin Muhammad also had some increased reps off the edge with Houston being used in more of a limited role throughout the day. Muhammad, who has accumulated 56 tackles (13 for a loss) with three sacks, one forced fumble, one fumble recovery, one pass defensed and 11 quarterback hits the past two seasons with the Colts, has been a key piece of depth behind former starter Jabaal Sheard, and now has a shot at competing for that starting spot opposite Houston.
» With Doyle out Wednesday, and with Mo Alie-Cox still on the Physically Unable to Perform (PUP) list, Ian Bunting was getting some added reps with the offense. The 6-foot-7, 255-pound Bunting, a Michigan and Cal product, was originally signed by the Chicago Bears as an undrafted free agent back in May 2019, and was signed to the Colts' practice squad last October.
» More evidence of the growing rapport between quarterback Philip Rivers and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton: the two connected on a nice little back-shoulder play along the left sideline in which Rivers had to fire off the pass a decent amount of time before Hilton had the chance to turn around. The throw was right where it needed to be, however, and Hilton, who had a quick bobble, hauled it in and kept his feet in-bounds.