Mo Alie-Cox, Chaz Green Ruled Out Sunday Against The Bengals; Darius Leonard Doubtful

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» Alie-Cox initially appeared on the injury report Wednesday, when he did not participate with a knee issue; he also did not participate in Thursday's practice. The third-year tight end, who has 11 receptions for 194 yards and two touchdowns on the year, was able to play the entire game last Sunday against the Cleveland Browns; he logged 21 snaps on offense and six on special teams, and was targeted with one pass, which was intercepted. With Alie-Cox unavailable Sunday vs. the Bengals, the team will likely turn to veterans Trey Burton and Jack Doyle to pick up the slack at the tight end position, while undrafted rookie Noah Togiai, who has been inactive the past couple weeks, could also be in line for some more playing time. The Colts also have two tight ends — Farrod Green and Hale Hentges — on their practice squad if needed.


» Green first appeared on the Colts' injury report Thursday, when he missed practice with a back injury. He has played 34 total snaps on the year, 28 of which have been spent on Indy's field goal/extra point unit; Green also played left guard in place of Quenton Nelson for six snaps towards the end of the Colts' Week 3 win over the New York Jets. With Green out on Sunday, then Le'Raven Clark, could be the team's top backup option at tackle once again, while Danny Pinter is a jack-of-all-trades up front for the Indy offensive line; the Colts also have rookie tackle Carter O'Donnell on their practice squad if needed.