The Colts won’t have linebacker D’Qwell Jackson in the lineup for the final four games of the regular season, leaving them with a hole on their defense and on their roster as they try to outlast Houston and Tennessee in the AFC South.
They filled the hole on the roster on Wednesday by promoting linebacker Luke Rhodes from the practice squad. Rhodes has been on the practice squad since October and spent the summer with the Buccaneers before being waived in early September. The undrafted rookie started 45 games at William & Mary during his time in college.
While he will be filling the roster spot, Rhodes’ lack of experience in the NFL would seem to make him an unlikely choice to step into Jackson’s spot in the lineup. Antonio Morrison and Josh McNary appear to be likelier choices to take over alongside Edwin Jackson.
The Colts will have to hope that whoever steps in is able to help the defense keep the Texans under wraps this weekend so the team can get a leg up in the final push for a playoff spot.