On Thursday, Colts coach Chuck Pagano said that it was too soon to tell if wide receiver Reggie Wayne will return to the lineup on Monday night after missing last week’s game because of an elbow injury.
Friday brought some positive developments for Pagano to consider while trying to come to a decision. Wayne was a full participant in practice, which gives the team a chance to see if the elbow issue is affecting him on the field. If it isn’t, offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton explained why the team will happily welcome him back to the offense to face the Giants.
“It makes all the difference,” Hamilton said, via the team’s website. “We just finished our third-down practice and having Reggie Wayne available makes it a lot easier for the quarterback. Find Reggie and find a way to get him the ball.”
Saturday will bring another Colts practice and the release of the team’s official injury report for Monday night. Saturday is also when we should get word on the team’s plans for safety LaRon Landry. Landry’s four-game suspension is up this week, but the team doesn’t have to activate him until Tuesday if they decide he’s not ready to help the defense yet.