Dulin did not catch either of his two target but took two rushes for 17 yards during Sunday's 21-13 loss at Minnesota.
Dulin saw very limited action on offense again in Week 9, but the Colts tried to funnel the ball to him when he was on the field and he recorded two touches in a game for the first time this season. However, as long as Josh Downs remains healthy, Dulin won't have much fantasy appeal.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: One carry in loss
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Dulin had one carry for nine yards but didn't have any targets in Sunday's loss at Jacksonville.
Dulin played on 15 of the offense's 70 snaps as the Colts frequently deployed multiple-receiver sets while playing from behind much of the game. Dulin is a key special-teams player, but he won't get many more snaps per game as the No. 5 receiver on offense, barring injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: No receptions in win
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Dulin didn't have a reception on his only target in Sunday's win over Chicago.
While Dulin didn't have a reception, it was notable he worked as the No. 4 receiver and played more snaps on offense (14) than Adonai Mitchell (7) with the return of Josh Downs from an ankle injury. Dulin is a key special teams player but won't get many snaps on offense barring injuries elsewhere in the receiving corps.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Just one reception in loss
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Dulin had one reception for 13 yards on two targets in Sunday's 16-10 loss at Green Bay.
Dulin played on 24 of the offense's 56 snaps as he got time as the fourth receiver with Josh Downs (ankle) out. Dulin's role on offense could be reduced if Downs is able to return against Chicago in Week 3. Dulin remains a key player on special teams, however.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Scores TD in season opener
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Dulin had one reception for a 54-yard touchdown on his lone target in Sunday's loss to Houston.
Dulin played on 11 of the offense's 45 snaps as he got time as the fourth receiver. He played more snaps than Anthony Gould (seven) among the reserve receivers. Dulin is unlikely to play a major role if the top three or four receivers (Josh Downs could return this week from an ankle injury) are healthy.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Returns from hamstring injury
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Dulin (hamstring) had one reception for 11 yards on four targets in Thursday's preseason win over the Bengals.
While he didn't do much in the preseason game, he returned from a hamstring injury that had sidelined him the last two weeks. He looks ready for the start of the regular season where he'll be a key special teams player as a gunner and serve as the fourth or fifth receiver.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Misses game with hamstring injury
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Dulin (hamstring) did not play in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver.
Dulin missed practice Friday with a hamstring injury, and the severity of the injury isn't clear. He suffered a season-ending torn ACL back in August 2023 but had returned to practice at full speed at the start of training camp.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Participating fully in practice
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Dulin (knee) was a full-go in the Colts' Friday practice and is a "frequent flyer for [Joe] Flacco during 11-on-11s," Jake Arthur of Sports Illustrated reports.
Dulin suffered a season-ending torn ACL back in August of 2023, but his recovery journey now looks to be complete. The 6-foot-1 wide receiver has been practicing fully with Indianapolis, and it appears he also has created a solid connection with backup quarterback Joe Flacco ahead of the season.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Back for camp
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Dulin was spotted working out during Thursday's practice, Jake Arthur of SI.com reports.
The Malone product is continuing to work back from the ACL tear he suffered before the beginning of Indianapolis' 2023 season, but it's a positive sign to see him on the field at all. If the recovery process continues going well for Dulin, he could be a full participant in practices in the near future.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Progressing, but without timeline
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Dulin, who tore his ACL during training camp last season, said Wednesday that he still doesn't have a timetable for his return to full football activities, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Dulin is feeling good and doing work on the field, which at least notes that he's making progress on some level in his recovery from knee surgery. The 26-year-old probably would have operated as the team's No. 4 wideout had he been healthy in 2023, and he'll likely be competing for the same role in 2024 once he's back to 100 percent.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Lands on injured reserve
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The Colts placed Dulin (knee) on injured reserve Thursday.
Dulin suffered a knee injury in Wednesday's practice and was diagnosed with a season-ending torn ACL. The 26-year-old signed a two-year, $7.2 million deal with Indy in the offseason and is under contract through 2024. Dulin's loss will be felt mainly on special teams.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Suffers torn ACL
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Dulin suffered a torn ACL during Wednesday's practice, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Dulin is thus presumably headed for IR, with an injury that Schefter notes is season-ending. In 12 games for the Colts last season, Dulin caught 15 passes for 207 yards and a TD, and his extended absence will represent a hit to the depth of an Indy wideout corps that is led by Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, Isaiah McKenzie and Josh Downs.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Suffers injury Wednesday
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Dulin was carted off the field during Wednesday's practice due to an undisclosed injury, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Dulin worked with the second-team offense in the Colts' preseason opener against the Bills last week as he tries to win a role as the No. 4 or No. 5 receiver. The Colts view Dulin as a core special teams player, so he should be a safe bet to make the team's Week 1 roster, provided his injury isn't serious enough to warrant placement on injured reserve.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: One reception in preseason opener
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Dulin had one reception for seven yards on his lone target in Saturday's preseason loss at Buffalo.
Dulin worked with the second-team offense as he tries to win a role as the No. 4 or No. 5 receiver. Dulin's 2022 season got off to a strong start, and he appeared to be gaining traction as the Colts' No. 2 or No. 3 receiver, but then he hurt his foot. He had 12 receptions for 168 yards on 18 targets over his first five games, but after missing the next four games with the injury, he was limited to just three receptions for 39 yards in six games. Dulin has been an impact player on special teams, so he should find a spot on the roster in any scenario.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Stays with Indy on two-year deal
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Dulin agreed Wednesday with the Colts on a two-year, $7.2 million contract, Matt Adams of Fox 59 Indianapolis reports.
Dulin's 2022 season got off to a strong start and he appeared to be gaining traction as the Colts' No. 2 or No. 3 receiver, but he then hurt his foot. He had 12 receptions for 168 yards on 18 targets over his first five games, but after missing the next four games with the injury, he was limited to just three receptions for 39 yards in six games upon his return to the lineup. Before the injury, he looked like he was a player on the rise, but his late-season fade puts his role for 2023 in question. Still, the Colts' decision to bring Dulin back on a new deal shows the organization still believes in his potential, and a new head coach and quarterback can't help but improve his outlook.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Cleared for Week 18
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Dulin doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's matchup against the Texans.
As expected, Dulin, who was sidelined for Week 17 with a concussion, will be available for Week 18 after logging full practices Wednesday through Friday. Across 11 appearances this season, the fourth-year wideout has caught 15 of 22 targets for 207 yards and one touchdown.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Full go to start Week 18 prep
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Dulin (concussion) was a full participant during Wednesday's practice.
Dulin, who was sidelined for Week 17, appears to be in the final stages of concussion protocol and, barring a setback, should be able to return in Week 18. The fourth-year wideout has caught 15 of 22 targets for 207 yards and one touchdown across 11 appearances this season.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Will miss Week 17
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Dulin (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Dulin has yet to pass the league's five-step concussion protocol. If he's unable to do so before the Colts face Houston in Week 18, the 25-year-old wide receiver would finish the season with 15 catches for 207 yards and one touchdown on 22 targets.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Misses second straight practice
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Dulin (concussion) is not practicing Thursday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Dulin remains in the league's five-step concussion protocol due to a hit sustained during Monday's loss to the Chargers. His last chance to get back on the practice field prior to Sunday's game against the Giants will be Friday. If Dulin isn't available Week 17, depth wideout Mike Strachan could see a slightly increased role.
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Colts' Ashton Dulin: Absent from practice
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Dulin (concussion) was listed as a non-participant on Wednesday's estimated practice report.
Dulin entered the concussion protocol during Monday's loss to the Chargers after he was on the receiving end of a helmet-to-helmet hit from safety Derwin James, a play that got James ejected from the contest. Whether Dulin will be able to clear the five-step protocol in time for Sunday's game with the Giants remains to be seen, but his activity in practices Thursday and Friday should help determine his status.
