Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Wed 7/30/25 8:09 PM

Latu (shoulder) has been a regular participant in Colts' training camp practices, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 2024 first-rounder injured his shoulder during the Colts' 2024 regular-season finale against the Jaguars in early January, but he was able to train during the offseason and has been a full participant in the early portions of training camp. Latu played in all 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign (including one start) and logged 32 tackles (16 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Latu is projected to have a much bigger role on the Colts' defensive front in 2025 and will likely be a regular starter at defensive end opposite Kwity Paye.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Sun 1/5/25 6:51 PM

Latu suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Latu sustained the injury in the second half, ultimately failing to return to the game after being considered questionable. The defensive lineman recorded one tackle in the victory and he'll now shift his focus to preparing for the offseason.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Mon 11/18/24 10:14 PM

Latu recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
The defensive end also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Latu now has 21 tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Mon 11/18/24 4:57 PM

Latu had three total tackles, three QB hits and a sack in Sunday's win at the Jets.
EDGE Analysis
Latu has three sacks this season as the 2024 first-round pick has had a steady, if unspectacular, role as part of the defensive line rotation.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Mon 9/23/24 5:58 PM

Latu recorded a sack and forced fumble among his lone tackle in Sunday's 21-16 win over Chicago. He also had a pass breakup.
EDGE Analysis
The sack was the first of Latu's career and came at a key point in the fourth quarter. The rookie first-round pick played 35 of the defense's 90 snaps and had five total pressures on the quarterback.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Sun 9/22/24 11:37 AM

Latu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Latu opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he earned a questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. The rookie first-round pick will suit up for Sunday's game and provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Fri 9/20/24 10:50 PM

Latu (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
EDGE Analysis
Latu sustained a hip injury in the Colts' Week 2 loss against the Packers. The rookie first-round pick logged back-to-back DNPs to start the week, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Latu cannot play, Dayo Odeyingbo would serve as the Colts' top rotational defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Wed 9/18/24 1:47 PM

Latu (hip) will not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Latu suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Packers, but it wasn't expected to be anything serious. His absence from practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily change that, but it's possible he may not be ready to return in Week 3. Better clarity on his chances of playing this Sunday against the Bears should come Thursday or Friday.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Mon 9/16/24 1:06 PM

Latu, who left Sunday's loss to the Packers early with a hip injury, is expected to be fine moving forward, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Latu is expected to undergo further tests Monday to confirm those expectations, but in the meantime should be considered questionable for Week 3 against the Bears. The 2024 first-round selection picked up his first career tackle and fumble recovery before exiting against Green Bay, and if healthy, could see a larger role this Sunday if DeForest Buckner (ankle) is unable to play.

Laiatu Latu
EDR/DE IND (11)
Sun 9/15/24 3:26 PM

Latu (hip) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
EDGE Analysis
The backup defensive end recovered a fumble and made a tackle before leaving the game. Dayo Odeyingbo and Isaiah Land are the other reserve ends on Indianapolis' defense.