The Colts don't sound too concerned about Daniel Jones' fibula www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Ward says he'd never been knocked out before. ... He admits the thought that he might never be able to play again crossed his mind. When the symptoms finally subsided, he bounced back

Charvarius Ward says he was getting dizzy for close to a month after the last concussion, but he started to feel really good during the bye week. Also said he had vomiting.

Shane Steichen says he's "very" optimistic that DeForest Buckner will return this season. Feel like that's a good sign on that front.

Colts don't seem to have many concerns on Daniel Jones. What was initially listed as a calf is actually a fibula - I asked for the specific injury, Steichen said he's not getting into that - but Indy's not planning to activate Brett Rypien from the practice squad.

Tyquan Lewis is practicing today

Reggie Wayne said it first, Michael Pittman Jr. echoed it this week: Alec Pierce is going to get PAID. Because Pierce finally gets to show the NFL the receiver he’s believed he was all along. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Charvarius Ward and Jaylon Carlies will be back at practice. Samson Ebukam and Anthony Gould, too... www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Tyquan Lewis will not practice today. Asked if he suffered a setback at some point, and Steichen said his injury just hasn't responded

What special teams coordinator Brian Mason said about kicker Michael Badgley after the bye www.indystar.com/story/sports...

A shakeup on the Colts' practice squad this week, with familiar faces and a few insurance pieces added www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Mason says there was a mistake made on Dulin's holding penalty on a Berlin KO return. Then goes on to say it was not Dulin who made a mistake, and that's all he'll say. Mason isn't shy about detailing Colts mistakes. I'll let you draw your own conclusions from there.

The difference in the new kickoff rule, per Brian Mason. The Colts had only 13 live kickoff reps all last season. They've already faced 59 kickoff returns this year.

"AR's still rehabbing, getting better" was the word from Shane Steichen on the possibility of Richardson returning from IR this week. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Michael Pittman Jr. on Alec Pierce: "If we don't sign him quick, the price just keeps going up"

Even after the bye, the NFL rushing standings: 1. Jonathan Taylor, 1,139 yards 2. James Cook, 968 yards 3. De'Von Achane, 900 yards Oh, and Daniel Jones is third in the NFL with 2,659 passing yards (A big Dak game could move Jones to fourth)...

Back from the bye week, and my first impression is that Jaguars win over the Chargers means Colts can't hit cruise control in AFC South. Indianapolis has the fourth-toughest remaining schedule in the NFL; Jacksonville has the fifth-easiest, albeit with two against the Colts.

Been beating this drum for a while: Jonathan Taylor is underrated. By the national types for sure. And I’m starting to think even by us www.indystar.com/story/sports...

It was only one play. But it was a big play, and on that play Sauce Gardner showed what he can bring to this Colts defense www.indystar.com/story/sports...

With the game on the line and the receivers blanketed, the Colts needed Tyler Warren to carry the passing offense on Sunday in Berlin... And the rookie made the two biggest catches of the day, capping off an 8-catch, 99-yard day indystar.com/story/sports...

First Zaire Franklin thought he'd given the ball to Jonathan Taylor with the coin toss. Then he realized he had to take matters into his own hands, making the two biggest plays of the day to get Taylor the ball the old-fashioned way.

I'm fully convinced the Falcons front 7 can't see Jonathan Taylor. Like, physically can't see him. 32 carries, 244 yards, 3 TDs. MVP talk. Colts 31, Falcons 25.

I've been told it works on IndyStar mobile, but not the app. I've passed that along to those in charge of it.

I'm assuming in good faith that you know my job's the Colts, and I'm not in charge of any of that.

Being completely honest here: For me, the goal was to expand #AskJoel and find a way I could be available to you guys all game. That was the entire genesis of the idea.

Remember, #AskJoel is live all game long at this link. I'll answer anything you guys have throughout the game. Submit your question, then make sure to hit done to send to me here in Berlin. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

HUGE cheer for Sauce Gardner in pregame intros in Berlin.

Carlie Irsay-Gordon & Kalen Jackson talking to Falcons coach Raheem Morris. Morris interviewed for the Colts job when Steichen was hired

Carlie Irsay-Gordon on the sideline

Bjoern Werner thought he’d play for 10 years. When it didn’t happen, Werner found new life as the voice of football in Germany, both Pat McAfee and Peyton Manning to a nation with 20 million NFL fans. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Why have the Colts pursued CB so aggressively, culminating with the Sauce Gardner trade? “We want to play man… There’s times for you to play zone, but when it comes down to it, when you want to get off the field, you’ve got to play man.” www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Tyquan Lewis is still out today

Sauce Gardner on the 48 hours since the trade: "I've barely slept, so I'm looking forward to this flight"

Gardner: "They've got access to the tape, so they know what I'm capable of doing."

Sauce Gardner says when he saw the call from Jets GM Darren Mougey, his first thought was: "Please let me go to an ideal situation"

The Colts defense had a little more energy on Wednesday after trading for Sauce Gardner. Even players who might see their role diminished with him in the fold. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Charvarius Ward was doing work on the field with a trainer today

The Colts are playing “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at practice today. If you remember, that song was huge in Germany two years ago

Sauce Gardner remains in the concussion protocol, but he will practice today, and if he clears the protocol, he will likely play against Atlanta in Berlin on Sunday.

Anthony Gould, Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis won't practice today. "We'll see how the week goes" with them, Shane Steichen says.

Two first-round picks for Jets CB Sauce Gardner? Colts GM Chris Ballard was notoriously cautious – cheap – but his talent-acquisition philosophy changed at the same time Carlie Irsay-Gordon assumed power. There are no coincidences. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

In a vacuum, you want the elite edge rusher over the elite corner. But the Colts weren’t operating in a vacuum, and it’s clear there wasn’t a transcendent edge available at this deadline. Not when you consider what Indy was willing to pay www.indystar.com/story/sports...

When the Colts drafted Adonai Mitchell, it looked like there was opportunity for a freakishly-gifted raw lump of clay to develop. But the picture has shifted considerably since then, which is why Mitchell was available. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Indianapolis wasn't going to make a deal at the deadline unless it got a true upgrade. Going out and getting Sauce Gardner is a haymaker of a swing, a deal that transforms the Colts defense for 2025 and beyond. www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Colts are in the mix with 24 hours left before the deadline. "We'll see how it plays out." www.indystar.com/story/sports...

Shane Steichen says he could've been more balanced by calling more runs in the first half Sunday.

Jaylon Jones in his first start, per NextGen Stats: 2-of-5 for 19 yards when he was the nearest defender. Metcalf had just 2 catches for 6 yards. Big development for Colts if Jones plays like that now that he's healthy.

No injuries for the Colts coming out of Sunday's loss to Pittsburgh

Colts have three pass catchers with more than 500 yards already: Michael Pittman Jr., 52-561 Tyler Warren, 42-518 Alec Pierce, 24-501 I might be wrong, but I think only one other offense in the NFL has two, and that's the Chargers (Allen-McConkey)

You already know what the National conversation about Daniel Jones and the Colts is going to be this week. Do you buy the first eight weeks, or one terrible day in Pittsburgh? www.indystar.com/story/sports...