The Indianapolis Colts are preparing to face the Miami Dolphins in Week 10 after making several roster moves. At 2–7, Indianapolis will need contributions from its available depth as it looks to end a five-game losing streak.
The team activated defensive end Arden Key from injured reserve, signed linebacker West Weeks to the 53-man roster from the practice squad, and placed tight end Mo Alie-Cox and linebacker Akeem Davis-Gaither on injured reserve. Long snapper Jacob Bobenmoyer and wide receiver Quez Watkins were also elevated from the practice squad to the active roster.
## Arden Key Returns From Injured Reserve
Key, who signed a two-year, $16 million contract in the offseason, had missed six weeks with a hamstring injury. He was placed on injured reserve after Week 4, following an injury sustained against the Washington Commanders.
The defensive end started all four games he played before being sidelined, recording half a sack, eight tackles and a forced fumble. Over his career, Key has totaled 31 sacks and 300 tackles. His return could provide support to a defensive line that has lost players through injuries and trades, including DeForest Buckner, who was traded to the San Francisco 49ers.
## Colts Place Two Players on Injured Reserve
Davis-Gaither, who serves as a defensive signal-caller, is going on injured reserve with a knee injury. He leads the Colts with 65 tackles, making his absence a significant loss for Shane Steichen’s defense. Rookie linebacker West Weeks has been promoted from the practice squad to help fill the gap. He has yet to make his NFL debut but is familiar with the defensive scheme.
Alie-Cox was placed on injured reserve after suffering a groin injury in the Colts’ Week 9 loss to the Dallas Cowboys. He has recorded four catches for 31 yards and a touchdown this season.
Key’s return gives Indianapolis another option on defense, while the team adjusts to the loss of two contributors before its matchup with Miami.
