Sheard (knee) is active for Sunday's tilt against the Raiders, Andrew Walker of the Colts' official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard's knee injury limited him in practice all week, but he's successfully made enough progress in his recovery to retake the field. The veteran defensive end looks primed for his usual starting role versus Oakland.

Sheard (knee) has officially been listed as questionable for Sunday's matchup with the Raiders.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard was limited at practice all week, which is progress from where he was. With Al-Quadin Muhammad (neck) already questionable, Ben Banogu and Kemoko Turay would be in line for healthy workloads at defensive end should he end up not being able to make his season debut. Final confirmation on his status will come closer to kickoff.

Sheard (knee) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard didn't practice at all last week, so he is making progress this week. However, the team isn't counting on him being in the lineup Sunday versus the Raiders, as he'll likely make a push for Week 5's game versus the Chiefs. He'll still have a chance to get in this week, but the team doesn't want to rush him.

Sheard (knee) is ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Falcons, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard still isn't ready to make his season debut. The Colts could use his pass rush since he's recorded at least five sacks in each of the last four seasons. Until he's ready, expect Kemoko Turay and Al-Quadin Muhammad to continue working large snap counts.

Sheard (knee) won't play in Sunday's game versus the Titans.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard will miss his second straight game, and his three consecutive missed practices aren't a good sign for his return Week 3 versus the Falcons. For the time being, the Colts will rely on either Kemoko Turay (neck), who is listed as doubtful, or Al-Quadin Muhammad to start at defensive end.

Sheard (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Frank Reich said Sheard's progress is encouraging, but he's still not ready to return to practice as he recovers from knee surgery. It appears the veteran defensive end has a chance to play in Sunday's game versus the Titans. Sheard will first need to practice in some capacity by Friday.

Sheard (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard did not practice all week while he still recovers from knee surgery in early August, so his absence Week 1 does not come as a big surprise. Al-Quadin Muhammad is in line to get the start at defensive end in Sheard's absence.

Sheard (knee) didn't participate in Wednesday's practice.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard suffered this knee injury in July and went under the knife in August. He made enough progress in recovery to avoid starting the season on injured reserve, but having that in question doesn't bode well for his Week 1 status. Keep an eye on his practice status Thursday and Friday. Al-Quadin Muhammad will start at defensive end if Sheard can't go.

GM Chris Ballard said that Sheard (knee) won't be placed on injured reserve, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard underwent knee surgery in early August and there was some speculation he could spend the first half of the season on IR, but he's apparently far enough along in his recovery that it won't be necessary. It's still unclear when the 30-year-old is expected to be ready to go, and he remains questionable at best for Week 1.

Coach Frank Reich said Tuesday that Sheard (knee) is making good progress in his recovery, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sheard underwent knee surgery earlier this month, and a timetable for his return remains undisclosed. It remains to be seen whether the veteran defensive end will be ready to go for Week 1. Al-Quadin Muhammad will continue seeing increased work as long as Sheard remains sidelined.