The Colts activated Carlies (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. With his activation off injured reserve, he is clear of any injury designation. This comes after the 24-year-old was a full participant in practice all week. The second-year pro will likely play a rotational role at linebacker while also participating on special teams in his 2025 season debut, assuming he sees the field Sunday.

Carlies (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies was a full participant in practice all week, and while he's tagged as questionable, he is trending toward being activated from injured reserve and being cleared to make his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday. The second-year linebacker is in the final stages of his recovery from an ankle injury he sustained during the preseason in early August. Carlies would likely work in a rotational role at linebacker while contributing on special teams if he's activated from IR.

Carlies (ankle) won't play in Indianapolis' matchup versus the Texans on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies hasn't played all season and will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. The 24-year-old will now look to make his debut during the team's Week 14 matchup versus Jacksonville.

Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that Carlies (ankle) will not be activated from the injured reserve list ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year pro from Missouri practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday but is still not ready for in-game action. Carlies has yet to play this season after posting 36 total tackles across 10 games in 2024. Once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Colts' top linebackers.

Carlies (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year pro from Missouri has missed all 10 of Indianapolis' games this season due to an ankle injury sustained in the team's preseason opener. However, he now appears to be nearing a return after attending practice Wednesday. Carlies now has 21 days to be added to the Colts' active roster before reverting to IR. Once he's fully healthy, he'll likely operate as one of Indianapolis' top reserve linebackers.

The Colts placed Carlies (ankle) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies picked up an ankle injury during the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens, which caused him to miss the team's next two exhibition contests. By being placed on IR, The 2024 fifth-rounder will be forced to miss at least four games, making Week 5 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 5 the earliest he can make his 2025 regular-season debut. Carlies finished his rookie campaign with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 10 regular-season games.

Carlies (ankle) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies suffered an ankle injury in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens and there hasn't been a timetable for his return. The Indianapolis secondary could be limited to begin the season with Carlies, Jaylon Jones (hamstring), cornerback JuJu Brents (hamstring) and Kenny Moore II (knee) all out with injuries.

Carlies suffered an ankle injury in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Carlies is without a timetable for his return, according to Boyd. Carlies was a fifth-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, and he appeared in 10 regular-season games as a rookie, finishing with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup.

Carlies (shoulder) is the favorite to start at linebacker opposite Zaire Franklin heading into training camp, the Indianapolis Star reports. "We think (Carlies) can really ascend," GM Chris Ballard said recently.

EDGE Analysis

Carlies moved from safety to linebacker last season and started six games. He recorded 36 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended over 231 defensive snaps in 10 games. He underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason and missed spring practices, but he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.

Carlies (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

The second-year pro from Missouri underwent offseason shoulder surgery, so it's no surprise he was unable to practice Wednesday. Carlies appeared in 10 games during his rooking campaign, recording 36 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended over 231 defensive snaps. Once Carlies returns from injury, he's expected to serve as one of Indianapolis' top linebackers.