The Indianapolis Colts’ linebackers should be ready for a heavy-dose of the Patriots tight ends in the passing game.

At center, third-stringer Danny Pinter is expected to take the reps in place of Bortolini. Pinter has not started a game since 2022 for the Colts. Expect Ryan Kelly to take back the job when he comes off the Injured Reserve list in the upcoming weeks.

Center Tanor Bortolini, right tackle Braden Smith and wide receiver Ashton Dulin were also ruled out. All four players did not practice this week. Steichen also said left tackle Bernhard Raimann will return after missing two games with a left knee injury.