Colts defensive end Arden Key to miss time with hamstring injury
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Last updated Oct 5, 2026

Indianapolis Colts defensive end Arden Key will be sidelined due to a hamstring injury sustained during a 30-13 win over the Commanders in London. The team’s medical staff deemed the injury serious enough that Key will miss an undetermined period. Coach Shane Steichen has not ruled out placing Key on injured reserve, which would require a minimum four-week absence. The Colts are already missing another defensive lineman, Micheal Clemons, who is on injured reserve. Possible replacements for Key include Jaylahn Tuimoloau and Caden Curry, while the team has also brought in veterans for tryouts.
- •Arden Key suffered a significant hamstring injury during a game in London.
- •Key has played 171 defensive snaps this season before the injury.
- •Jaylahn Tuimoloau and Caden Curry are potential replacements for Key.
- •Micheal Clemons is also on injured reserve due to a toe injury.
- •The Colts are exploring options with veteran pass rushers for depth.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Colts pass rush loses a starter; what we know
"The Colts have lost a starting defensive end to a hamstring injury, how will they replace him?
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