Colts coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that Gould is in line to step into the slot role previously held by Josh Downs, Stephen Holder of ESPN.com reports.
With both Downs and Keenan Allen having been dealt by the Colts on Tuesday, the team will be operating with a re-shaped WR corps going forward. According to the Colts' latest unofficial depth chart, Gould is indeed listed a first-teamer along with Ashton Dulin and Laquon Treadwell. Also expected to have additional opportunities in the coming weeks will be 2026 seventh-rounder Deion Burks, with veteran pass catcher Nick Westbrook-Ikhine in the mix as well after being signed off the practice squad. Though a wait-and-see approach is in order in term's of Gould's fantasy lineup viability, his production beginning this weekend versus Miami is worth tracking by those in deeper PPR formats.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Ready to return Week 9
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Gould (concussion) does not have a designation for Sunday's matchup versus Dallas.
Gould missed Indianapolis' previous two games while in concussion protocol. However, he was a full practice participant throughout this week and has been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. Gould will likely return to his usual specialist role as a kickoff and punt returner, though he probably won't be involved much in the passing game given that he's logged just one offensive snap through six games this season.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Not yet ready to return
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Gould (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's Week 8 tilt against Jacksonville.
Gould suffered a concussion Week 6 against Tennessee and didn't play last Sunday versus Minnesota. Though he logged full practice sessions both Thursday and Friday this week, it appears he hasn't yet been cleared to suit up by an independent neurologist. As such, Gould will have to sit out another contest, which will primarily impact Indianapolis' plans for the return game.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Estimated as limited Wednesday
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Gould (concussion) was estimated as a limited participant on the Colts' official injury report Wednesday.
Indianapolis held only a walk-through practice Wednesday, but Gould seems to have made some progress in his recovery from the concussion that kept him out in Week 7 at Minnesota. He'll still need to be cleared for return to game action by an independent neurologist before suiting up again, if he hasn't been already.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Yet to practice this week
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Gould (concussion) did not practice Wednesday or Thursday.
Gould suffered a concussion in Sunday's loss to Tennessee and remains in the NFL's protocol. He'll need to be cleared by an independent neurologist before he's eligible to play again. Gould has logged only one offensive snap through five games, but he's been a key part of the Colts' special-teams unit as a kick and punt returner.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Signs to active roster
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The Colts signed Gould from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Gould was elevated to the active roster for the Colts' Week 2 overtime loss to the Chiefs. The wide receiver played nine special-teams snaps in the loss, not touching the field for the offense. Now a member of the active roster, Gould will likely continue in his role as a special-teamer due to the absence of Ashton Dulin (ankle).
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Anthony Gould: Back to practice squad
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Gould reverted to the Colts' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's official transaction log.
Gould was elevated to the active roster ahead of Sunday night's 33-30 overtime loss to the Chiefs, and he failed to garner a target while returning four kickoffs for 102 yards in the contest. With Alec Pierce (heel) expected to be sidelined for several weeks, there's a good chance Gould will be elevated again ahead of the team's Week 3 matchup with the Texans.
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Anthony Gould: Waived by Colts
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Gould (groin) was waived by the Colts on Sunday.
The third-year wideout will head to waivers after the Colts went in a different direction with their final receiver depth chart going into the season. Gould primarily played on special teams through his two seasons in Indianapolis. If Gould goes unclaimed, he will become a free agent.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Fielding punts at OTAs
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Gould (foot) is one of a few players returning punts during the Colts' OTAs, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan reports.
Gould appeared in 11 games in his second season last year, accumulating 647 kick return yards and 57 punt return yards before his campaign was cut short by a foot injury. Indianapolis traded starting receiver Michael Pittman to Pittsburgh back in March and didn't make any major acquisitions at wideout during the offseason, so now that he's healthy again, Gould is positioned well to make the final 53-man roster for 2026.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Won't play in Week 17
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Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
The second-year pro from Oregon State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a foot injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. While Gould remains sidelined, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to serve as Indianapolis' top kick and punt returners, respectively.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
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Gould (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Gould has missed the Colts' last two games due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Jaguars. He has two more chances to return to practice and give himself a chance to play in Sunday's AFC South rematch against Jacksonville. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson (ankle) would likely continue to handle return duties on kickoffs and punts if Gould is unable to play Week 17.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: DNP with foot
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Gould (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Gould has yet to practice since sustaining a foot injury in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. The primary kick and punt returner for the Colts has two more practices to improve his participation level and prove he can suit up for Monday's contest against the 49ers. If the 24-year-old can't go, Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs will likely continue to handle kickoff- and punt-return duties versus San Francisco.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Won't play Sunday
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Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
Gould sustained a foot injury in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. The second-year pro from Oregon State has operated as Indianapolis' top return man this season, tallying 647 kick-return yards and 131 punt-return yards across 11 appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 15, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to handle the Colts' kick- and punt-return duties, respectively.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Misses practice Wednesday
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Gould (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
Gould was forced out of Indianapolis' game against the Jaguars in Week 14 early due to a foot injury, and he's not yet ready to practice. In the event that Gould isn't able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Downs and Ameer Abdullah will be candidates to see expanded work in the return game.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Makes impact in return game
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Gould had three punt returns for a 16.3-yard average and one kickoff return for 26 yards in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
Gould hadn't played since Week 8 due to a knee injury. He made an impact in the return game, setting up the Colts with good field position on several returns, including a 26-yard punt return. He didn't play any snaps on offense, as he's rarely used a receiver.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Non-participant again
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Gould (knee) is not practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Gould has yet to practice in any capacity since having suffered a knee injury Week 8 versus the Titans. With Adonai Mitchell having been traded to the Jets, Ashton Dulin will have no competition for the No. 4 wide receiver role behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs if Gould is unable to play Sunday in Berlin versus the Falcons.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Remains sidelined at practice
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Gould (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Gould was absent from the team's 27-20 loss to the Steelers in Week 9 while dealing with a knee injury. The wide receiver has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice, but he'll have two more chances to return to the field prior to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Ruled out for Week 9
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Gould (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Gould was injured in last Sunday's win over the Titans and will miss his first game of the season. Gould has just one catch for three yards this season, seeing 11 percent of the offensive snaps. With Gould out, Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell could see sparse snaps behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Opens week with DNP
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Gould (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Gould sustained a knee injury during the Colts' Week 8 win over the Titans, when he played 10 snaps (three on offense, seven on special teams) and logged 33 yards on two kickoff returns and 42 yards on two punt returns. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, but if he isn't cleared to play, then Ashton Dulin would stand to take on most of the kickoff and punt return responsibilities for the Colts.
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Colts' Anthony Gould: Works as No. 3 receiver
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Gould took the field for 39 of the Colts' 60 snaps on offense and finished with one reception for three yards on his only target in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers.
Gould moved into the No. 3 receiver role ahead of Adonai Mitchell while the Colts were without Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest). Gould likely will return to a special teams role as a return man once the Colts get one of Downs or Dulin back in the lineup.
