The Indianapolis Colts will be without a key defender for the time being.
Following the Colts' Week 4 win in London over the Washington Commanders, head coach Shane Steichen told local media members on Monday that defensive end Arden Key will "miss some time," according to ESPN's Stephen Holder. Key is dealing with a hamstring injury.
Colts coach Shane Steichen says starting DE Arden Key's hamstring injury will require him to "miss some time."
— Stephen Holder (@HolderStephen) October 5, 2026
A free-agent addition this offseason, Key was off to a disruptive start to the season. Through three games, Key had logged 10 quarterback pressures, which was good for the second-most on the team and tied for 20th league-wide among defensive ends. Key had forced a fumble as well.
The Colts are already dealing
with injuries at this position, with Micheal Clemons on injured reserve.
Larger roles for rookies Caden Curry and George Gumbs could be incoming.
The Colts' ability to generate steady pressure on the quarterback coming into the season, and after four games, the defense ranks 29th in ESPN'spass rush win rate metric.
This article originally appeared on Colts Wire: Colts' starting defender will 'miss some time' with injury, says Steichen
