Colts tight end Tyler Warren ruled out for second straight game against Vikings

The Indianapolis Colts will be without tight end Tyler Warren for the second week in a row as they prepare for their upcoming road game against the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday. The injury, which affects his groin, has persisted since he first felt discomfort during practice last week.

Warren was initially ruled out shortly before the team's Week 6 defeat to the Tennessee Titans. Despite efforts to return to the field, he was unable to participate in any of the three scheduled practice sessions throughout the current week. The organization suspects that the tight end has re-aggravated a lingering issue that first surfaced during training camp, which had previously kept him out of action for a two-week period.

The injury report for Indianapolis extends beyond the tight end position. Cornerback Sauce Gardner has been officially ruled out for the contest against Minnesota due to a calf injury. While Gardner expressed optimism on Wednesday that his recovery timeline would be short, he will not be available for this weekend's matchup.

Additionally, the team will be without receiver and return specialist Anthony Gould. He has been sidelined after exhibiting concussion symptoms, further thinning the ranks for the Colts as they head into a challenging game against the Vikings. The team will look to adjust their offensive and defensive rotations to compensate for these confirmed absences.