Indianapolis Colts'center Tanor Bortolini was back on the practice field on Thursday, as the team continues preparing for a Week 5 matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Bortolini was a non-participant on Wednesday with an ankle injury. During Thursday's practice, he was seen wearing a big brace on his right ankle.
Colts starting center Tanor Bortolini (ankle) back at practice after missing yesterday, sporting a noticeable brace on his right ankle. pic.twitter.com/3uvuB8h0SW
— Nathan Brown (@By_NathanBrown) October 8, 2026
Through four games, Bortolini has surrendered five quarterback pressures and has played a key role in the run game, with Jonathan Taylor carrying the ball 32 times already this season either to Bortolini's direct right or left, according to PFF. On those carries, Taylor is averaging
4.0 yards per run with five rushes of 10-plus yards and one touchdown.
To go along with his play post-snap, as the center, Bortolini sets the table pre-snap, communicating blocking assignments and any adjustments that are needed.
When the Colts' official Thursday injury report comes out, we will see in what capacity Bortolini practiced.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Key Colts' starter returns to Week 5 Thursday practice
