2 min read • December 27, 2021
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The Indianapolis Colts could be down all five starting offensive linemen this Sunday against the Raiders.
Right tackle Braden Smith was added to the COVID reserve list Monday. Right guard Mark Glowinski was added to the list Thursday and left guard Quenton Nelson was added Friday.
Nelson missed time in late August after being deemed a close contact, meaning he was unvaccinated at the time. If he is still unvaccinated he will be out a full ten days and miss the Week 17 game.
It is not immediately clear if Smith or Glowinski are vaccinated, but if they are they have a chance to test out of the NFL's COVID-19 protocols before the matchup against the Raiders.
Left tackle Eric Fisher suffered a knee injury in the win over the Cardinals and is in danger of missing this Sunday. Center Ryan Kelly is away from the team for an undetermined amount of time after the death of his infant daughter.
The Colts enter the game having gained the second-most rushing yards in the league. They are undefeated when MVP candidate Jonathan Taylor rushes for over 100 yards and winless when he fails to hit that mark.
The Raiders are ranked 14th in rushing yards allowed this season.
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