Josh McNary and Morrison will split playing time at insider linebacker opposite D'Qwell Jackson with the release of Sio Moore, according to head coach Chuck Pagano.

EDGE Analysis

Morrison has just seven tackles this season as he's likely to get less of the playing time initially. However, he drew praise from Pagano in the preseason and could emerge with the bulk of snaps. Still, we may not know a starter until Sunday and the job could be a time share.

Morrison had just two tackles and played 11 snaps on defense in Sunday's loss to Detroit.

EDGE Analysis

Head coach Chuck Pagano praised Morrison in the preseason and he was a candidate to even start at inside linebacker if Sio Moore was out. However, he'll have a limited backup role.

Morrison could start this week at inside linebacker as head coach Chuck Pagano has raved about his intelligence. However, the Colts have not declared a starter at linebacker opposite D'Qwell Jackson.

EDGE Analysis

With Nate Irving released and Sio Moore hurt, Morrison, Josh McNary and Edwin Jackson are competing for playing time. It's not clear which of the three will get the start if Moore remains sidelined.

The Colts selected Morrison in the fourth round of the 2016 NFL Draft, 125th overall.

EDGE Analysis

Morrison is a high-motor linebacker who should prove a wrecking ball against run blockers, but a lack of athleticism and a history of both injury and character questions limit his prospect profile. He'll be worth monitoring as an IDP in case he earns a three-down role at some point.