The Indianapolis Colts suspended receiver-punt returner Isaiah McKenzie and cornerback Tony Brown for the ultimate three regular-season video games due to conduct detrimental to the group.
Suspensions handed down by groups to particular person gamers are uncommon within the NFL. Sometimes, participant punishments are dealt with by the league’s head workplace. Suspensions are often tied violations of the league’s private conduct coverage or for breaching player-safety guidelines. The Colts didn’t present specifics about what occurred as they made the announcement on Tuesday.
Each gamers made their biggest impression this season on particular groups, and each had been inactive for Saturday’s sport towards Pittsburgh. McKenzie performed in all 13 video games earlier than Saturday and had been the group’s main kick and punt returner.
In a corresponding transfer, the Colts promoted operating again Tyler Goodson from the observe squad again to the energetic roster. Goodson had his first carries of the season in Saturday’s 30-13 victory and completed with 11 rushes for 69 yards.
The Colts (8-6) may wish ball-carriers this week. Jonathan Taylor has missed Indy’s final three video games after having surgical procedure on his proper thumb and his alternative, Zack Moss, had solely 4 carries towards the Steelers earlier than hurting the proper arm that he broke through the preseason.
Coach Shane Steichen has not mentioned whether or not Taylor or Moss is anticipated to play Sunday at (6-8) Atlanta.
