Will the Colts have their whole starting lineup against the Steelers? The fans are about to get up from their seats to find out what’s going on with their center, Ryan Kelly. The man is dealing with a neck injury for which there haven’t been any medical updates yet. Up until now, it was thought that the man might be alright and able to join the field in this game, but recent information shows quite the contrary.

Yes, that is difficult for Colts fans to hear, but it is the truth. Because he is not yet fully cleared by his doctors, Ryan Kelly will not play against the Steelers. The Colts are shocked by this as now they need to use their backup, Tanor Bortolini. Kelly’s absence will definitely damage the team greatly. The reason behind this is that Bortolini is actually a rookie center making his debut today against the Steelers. Because the squad has a lot of faith in Bartolini, his performance is really important.

Since Tanor Bortolini will now play at center field for the team, let’s have a look at some of his statistics. In case you forgot, he played in 12 games for the Wisconsin Badgers during the 2023 season. He received a PFF grade of 80.3, making him Badgers’ key player in 2023. This was the best for the entire squad and he was even in the top 10 PFF-graded players for that particular season. For today, the Colts are in good hands, but when will Ryan Kelly be back?

Is there any news on Ryan Kelly’s expected return date?

If you’re searching for a quick response, we’re not sure what to say. The man’s damage to his neck was far too severe. Since the neck is already the focal point and is under a lot of strain for a center player, healing will take time. According to the most recent sources, Ryan Kelly will likely be out for a considerable amount of time.

The man had similar injuries in 2018 and 2020, this isn’t the first time he has sustained an injury in this area. Furthermore, given his unfortunate history of concussions, it is obvious that he needs to get enough rest to heal from this. We too hope that he heals quickly so that he can return when the Colts need him.

What do you think of the Colts’ last-minute center replacement? Do you believe the new lineup will be successful?