Hooker (knee) said he'll be able to play Sunday against the Broncos, Jim Ayello of The Indianapolis Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker was doubtful for Sunday's win over the Texans and was ultimately inactive, but he indicated that he was close to making his return. The 23-year-old's status should receive additional clarity once the Colts return to the practice field Wednesday.

Hooker (knee) is inactive for Sunday's Week 7 tilt against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker did work his way back up to a full practice Friday, his first complete session since undergoing late-September meniscus surgery. While that development certainly was encouraging, the third-year safety will have to delay his return until Week 8 at the earliest, leaving George Odum to draw another start in his stead.

Hooker (knee) is considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Texans.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker managed to finish the week as a full practice participant but apparently may need another week before fully returning from the torn meniscus he sustained Sept. 22. The 23-year-old is a longshot to play versus Houston but should have a solid chance of retaking the field in Week 8.

Hooker (knee) is practicing in some capacity Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker is practicing for the first time since suffering a torn meniscus Sept. 22, and he's likely headed for a "limited" designation on Thursday's report. The starting safety is a long shot to suit up Sunday against the Texans, but he's taking notable steps towards a return.

Hooker (knee) won't participate in Wednesday's practice but plans to practice Thursday, Kevin Bowen of 1070 The Fan Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker, who is recovering from September surgery to trim the meniscus tendon in his knee, will be kept to a limited capacity when he gets back on the field, and he's expected to carry an injury tag into Sunday's game against the Texans. Getting back on the practice field gives him a shot to play, though, which would give the Colts' defense a boost against a powerful Texans' offense.

Hooker (knee) will not practice Monday, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker is working his way back to full health after undergoing surgery to trim the meniscus tendon in his knee in September. Despite coming off Indianapolis' bye week, he isn't yet ready to resume practicing. The starting safety appears to be trending towards missing Sunday's game against the Texans, though he'll have multiple opportunities to practice in some capacity before a final decision on his Week 7 availability is made.

Hooker (knee) is expected to return to practice after the Colts' Week 6 bye, Zak Keefer of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

That timeline gives Hooker two more weeks of rest after undergoing surgery to trim the meniscus tendon in his knee. This doesn't mean that Hooker will be ready to play Week 7 versus the Texans, but that would fall in line with the early end of the initial 4-to-6 week recovery time he was tagged with after getting injured in Week 3.

Hooker underwent surgery Tuesday to trim his meniscus, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

This is a standard procedure for a torn meniscus in the kene, and Hooker's timeframe to return is still 4-to-6 weeks. The Colts will likely turn to Khari Willis to start at free safety in his place while George Odum and Rolan Milligan rotate in for select nickel packages.

Hooker is expected to miss 4-to-6 weeks while he recovers from a torn meniscus in his knee, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker returned to Sunday's 27-24 win over Atlanta after he suffered the injury, but he'll now need some time to recover. It's a big loss for the Indianapolis defense, with the 2017 first-round pick off to a strong start this season. Khari Willis replaced Hooker during the Week 3 win, and George Odum also might be in the mix for snaps at free safety.

Hooker recorded five total tackles, an interception and a pass breakup in Sunday's overtime loss to the Chargers.

EDGE Analysis

Hooker returned the pick for 26 yards after making a gorgeous one-handed snag in the end zone. The third-year-pro was on the field for 55 of the defense's snaps (86 percent). Hooker's interception was the only turnover forced by the Colts' defense Sunday.