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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Dealing with concussion
Bortoloni is in concussion protocol following the Indianapolis Colts' Week 12 loss to the Lions, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.The rookie offensive lineman from Wisconsin has been starting in place of the injured Ryan Kelly (knee), but he developed symptoms of a concussion overnight after Sunday's loss to the Lions. If Tanor Bortolini and Kelly are unavailable for the Colts' Week 13 matchup against the Patriots, Danny Pinter is expected to get the nod at center.
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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Will start at center sans Kelly
Tanor Bortolini will start at center against the Steelers on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Indianapolis Colts starting center Ryan Kelly missed practice Thursday and Friday due to a neck issue and has been ruled out for Week 4. Bortolini, a rookie fourth-round pick out of Wisconsin, will make his first NFL start.
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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Past toe issue
Tanor Bortolini (toe) was left off the Indianapolis Colts' injury report Wednesday ahead of the team's Week 1 game against the Texans on Sunday.The rookie offensive lineman out of Wisconsin has been sidelined for the last couple of weeks due to a toe injury, but it now appears he's moved past the issue. Now that Bortolini is back at full health, he's expected to serve as one of the Colts' top backup offensive linemen in 2024.
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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Still tending to toe issue
Tanor Bortolini (toe) did not participate at practice Tuesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Coach Shane Steichen downplayed the injury, saying Tuesday that he doesn't expect Bortolini to miss an extended amount of time. Until Bortolini is back, Mike Panasiuk could see more reps at center during practices.
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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Hurts toe in second preseason game
Tanor Bortolini suffered a toe injury Saturday in the Indianapolis Colts' preseason win over Arizona, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.Bortolini didn't end up returning after the injury, but he said after the game that he doesn't think the issue will keep him out long, per Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star. The rookie fourth-round pick is expected to be a backup on the offensive line during his first NFL campaign.
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Colts' Tanor Bortolini: Lands in prime spot with Indy
The Indianapolis Colts selected Tanor Bortolini in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 117th overall.With stalwart center Ryan Kelly entering the final year of his four-year extension signed back in 2021, Bortolini appears to be the heir apparent to take over the position next year. Wisconsin has produced a long lineage of productive offensive linemen in recent years with Joe Tippmann, Tyler Biadasz and Travis Frederick all warranting high picks at the position, and Bortolini should continue that trend in 2025.