The Indianapolis Colts placed left tackle Anthony Castonzo on the injured reserve list and signed center Joey Hunt from the practice squad to the active roster, the team announced Friday.
This news comes as no surprise given that Castonzo will be out for the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery to repair the ankle injury he suffered during the Thursday practice ahead of the Week 16 game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Castonzo’s absence will lead to the Colts trying to figure out who will replace him. They signed veteran Jared Veldheer to the practice squad with the intent to elevate him to the active roster before the regular-season finale against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Hunt has been a reliable piece for the Colts. He has spent the majority of the season on the practice squad but has been elevated several times. His stay seems permanent, though, for the remainder of the season as the Colts hope to have some more offensive line depth.
