Coach Rick Carlisle said Friday that Nembhard (neck) is unlikely to play in Monday's preseason game against Atlanta, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Nembhard participated in practice for a second consecutive day Friday, but he was limited to non-contact drills and wasn't live. If he's sidelined Monday, his final chance to suit up during the preseason would be Oct. 20 against Cleveland.