Colts downgrade LB CJ Allen to out, clear P Rigoberto Sanchez vs. Vikings

Anthony Gould, Tyler Warren and Sauce Gardner also sit out

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

LB CJ Allen (ankle) has been downgraded to out and the questionable designation has been removed for P Rigoberto Sanchez Via @Colts on X

What happened: Allen will miss Sunday's game with an ankle injury, while Sanchez carries no game-status designation after working through a right foot issue. Wide receiver Anthony Gould (concussion), tight end Tyler Warren (groin), and cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) were previously ruled out after Gould missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday.

Why it matters: Clearing Sanchez stabilizes the special teams unit after the 10th-year veteran signed a two-year extension with Indianapolis in August. Losing Allen alongside Gardner — who exited the Oct. 18 game with his calf injury — leaves the defense shorthanded on both levels while Warren's absence removes a first-round target from the passing attack.

By the numbers: Indianapolis stands at 2-4 in the 2026 regular season (No. 12 seed, L2 streak) following a 26-20 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Oct. 18. Four roster players — Allen, Gould, Warren, and Gardner — are officially ruled out for Sunday.

What to watch: Indianapolis takes on Minnesota on Sunday seeking to end its two-game losing streak with Sanchez back at punter.

Sources

@Colts 2026-10-24T16:04:41.566413+00:00

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