- Anthony Gould
- #6
- Team IND
- Pos WR
- Status IRInjured Reserve
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Season cut short by foot injury
Gould recorded two receptions for six yards across 11 regular-season games with the Colts in 2025. He also recorded 647 yards on kick returns and 127 yards on punt returns.
Analysis: Gould missed six games over the course of the season, sitting out Week 9 and Week 10 due to a knee injury before ultimately succumbing to a foot issue that forced him to miss the last four games of the regular season. The second-year receiver logged similar usage to his rookie year, with Week 7 against the Chargers marking his career high in offensive snaps (38). Heading into his third season, it remains to be seen if Gould can maintain his role as a kick and punt returner.
Published: Fri, Feb 6 at 2:08pm by Rotowire.com
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Sent to IR
The Colts placed Gould (foot) on injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Gould will miss at least Indianapolis' next four games due to a foot injury he sustained Week 14, and which has kept him out of practice since. As such, his only chance of getting back on the field this season will rely on the Colts making a deep playoff run, and it's looking very unlikely that the team even gets in. Across 11 regular-season appearances in 2025, Gould has secured both of his targets for six yards while compiling 647 yards as a kick returner and 131 yards returning punts.
Published: Sat, Dec 27 at 9:10am by Rotowire.com
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Won't play in Week 17
Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Jaguars, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Oregon State is now in line to miss his third consecutive game due to a foot injury sustained in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. While Gould remains sidelined, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to serve as Indianapolis' top kick and punt returners, respectively.
Published: Fri, Dec 26 at 11:32am by Rotowire.com
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Estimated as DNP on Wednesday
Gould (foot) did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough practice.
Analysis: Gould has missed the Colts' last two games due to a foot injury he sustained in Week 14 against the Jaguars. He has two more chances to return to practice and give himself a chance to play in Sunday's AFC South rematch against Jacksonville. Ameer Abdullah and Tyler Goodson (ankle) would likely continue to handle return duties on kickoffs and punts if Gould is unable to play Week 17.
Published: Wed, Dec 24 at 11:50am by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Monday
Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Monday night's matchup against the 49ers, Amanda Foster of the Colts' official site reports.
Analysis: The Oregon State product suffered a foot injury in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and is now in line to miss his second consecutive game. Gould is an important part of the Colts' special-teams unit, having recorded 647 kick-return and 131 punt-return yards across 11 contests this season. While he remains out in Week 16, Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs will likely serve as Indianapolis' top kick and punt returners, respectively.
Published: Sat, Dec 20 at 10:17am by Rotowire.com
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DNP with foot
Gould (foot) did not participate in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Gould has yet to practice since sustaining a foot injury in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars. The primary kick and punt returner for the Colts has two more practices to improve his participation level and prove he can suit up for Monday's contest against the 49ers. If the 24-year-old can't go, Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs will likely continue to handle kickoff- and punt-return duties versus San Francisco.
Published: Thu, Dec 18 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't play Sunday
Gould (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Seahawks.
Analysis: Gould sustained a foot injury in the Week 14 loss to the Jaguars and didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, so it's no surprise that he won't play Sunday. The second-year pro from Oregon State has operated as Indianapolis' top return man this season, tallying 647 kick-return yards and 131 punt-return yards across 11 appearances. While he's sidelined in Week 15, expect Ameer Abdullah and Josh Downs to handle the Colts' kick- and punt-return duties, respectively.
Published: Fri, Dec 12 at 12:18pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses practice Wednesday
Gould (foot) did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Gould was forced out of Indianapolis' game against the Jaguars in Week 14 early due to a foot injury, and he's not yet ready to practice. In the event that Gould isn't able to suit up for Sunday's game against the Seahawks, Josh Downs and Ameer Abdullah will be candidates to see expanded work in the return game.
Published: Wed, Dec 10 at 2:35pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable to return
Gould (foot) is questionable to return in Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Gould exited in the second half of Sunday's game against the Jaguars. The 24-year-old had one reception for three yards. While Gould is out, Josh Downs or Ameer Abdullah will likely take over kick return duties.
Published: Sun, Dec 7 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes impact in return game
Gould had three punt returns for a 16.3-yard average and one kickoff return for 26 yards in Sunday's loss at Kansas City.
Analysis: Gould hadn't played since Week 8 due to a knee injury. He made an impact in the return game, setting up the Colts with good field position on several returns, including a 26-yard punt return. He didn't play any snaps on offense, as he's rarely used a receiver.
Published: Mon, Nov 24 at 9:56am by Rotowire.com
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Resumes practicing in full
Gould (knee) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Gould hasn't played since Week 8 due to a knee injury, but coming off Indianapolis' bye he appears to have returned to full health. Expect the depth wideout to resume operating as the Colts' top return man when the team returns to action Sunday on the road against the Chiefs.
Published: Wed, Nov 19 at 12:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Downgraded to out for Week 10
Gould (knee) has been downgraded to out for Sunday's game against the Falcons.
Analysis: Gould failed to practice this week ahead of Sunday morning's game against Atlanta in Germany. With Gould out, Josh Downs and Ashton Dulin will handle third and fourth wideout duties behind Michael Pittman and Alec Pierce.
Published: Sat, Nov 8 at 4:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 10
Gould (knee) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Falcons.
Analysis: Despite logging three consecutive DNPs during the Colts' week of practice, Gould has a chance to suit up Sunday in Berlin. The second-year pro from Oregon State has primarily contributed on special teams this season, catching his lone target for three yards while recording 573 total return yards in eight appearances. If he's sidelined again in Week 10, Ashton Dulin and Josh Downs will likely operate as the Colts' top kick and punt returners, respectively.
Published: Fri, Nov 7 at 12:15pm by Rotowire.com
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Non-participant again
Gould (knee) is not practicing Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gould has yet to practice in any capacity since having suffered a knee injury Week 8 versus the Titans. With Adonai Mitchell having been traded to the Jets, Ashton Dulin will have no competition for the No. 4 wide receiver role behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs if Gould is unable to play Sunday in Berlin versus the Falcons.
Published: Thu, Nov 6 at 10:34am by Rotowire.com
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Remains sidelined at practice
Gould (knee) did not participate at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Gould was absent from the team's 27-20 loss to the Steelers in Week 9 while dealing with a knee injury. The wide receiver has now opened the week on the sidelines at practice, but he'll have two more chances to return to the field prior to Sunday's matchup with the Falcons.
Published: Wed, Nov 5 at 4:14pm by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 9
Gould (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Steelers, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Gould was injured in last Sunday's win over the Titans and will miss his first game of the season. Gould has just one catch for three yards this season, seeing 11 percent of the offensive snaps. With Gould out, Ashton Dulin and Adonai Mitchell could see sparse snaps behind Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce and Josh Downs.
Published: Fri, Oct 31 at 10:15am by Rotowire.com
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Opens week with DNP
Gould (knee) did not participate in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Gould sustained a knee injury during the Colts' Week 8 win over the Titans, when he played 10 snaps (three on offense, seven on special teams) and logged 33 yards on two kickoff returns and 42 yards on two punt returns. He'll have two more opportunities to return to practice and avoid an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, but if he isn't cleared to play, then Ashton Dulin would stand to take on most of the kickoff and punt return responsibilities for the Colts.
Published: Wed, Oct 29 at 2:49pm by Rotowire.com
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Exits with knee injury
Gould (knee) is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Titans, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: The Colts hold a commanding lead late in the fourth quarter, so Gould wouldn't likely return to Sunday's game even if he was cleared to do so. Adonai Mitchell and Tyler Goodson were the Colts' two kickoff returners in Gould's absence.
Published: Sun, Oct 26 at 4:21pm by Rotowire.com
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Works as No. 3 receiver
Gould took the field for 39 of the Colts' 60 snaps on offense and finished with one reception for three yards on his only target in Sunday's 38-24 win over the Chargers.
Analysis: Gould moved into the No. 3 receiver role ahead of Adonai Mitchell while the Colts were without Josh Downs (concussion) and Ashton Dulin (chest). Gould likely will return to a special teams role as a return man once the Colts get one of Downs or Dulin back in the lineup.
Published: Mon, Oct 20 at 12:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Past illness
Gould (illness) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Rams.
Analysis: Although Indianapolis' original injury report had Gould listed as questionable due to an illness, he's moved past the issue in time to face Los Angeles on Sunday. The Oregon State product has tallied 181 kick-return yards through the Colts' first three games this season and is expected to remain the team's top return man in Week 4.
Published: Sat, Sep 27 at 1:03pm by Rotowire.com
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Questionable for Week 4
Gould (illness) is questionable to play in Sunday's contest against the Rams.
Analysis: Gould has battled an illness the last couple of days and missed practice Thursday before logging a limited session Friday. If the wide receiver can't go in Week 4, Ashton Dulin and Josh Downs would be top candidates to see an increase in workload on special teams.
Published: Fri, Sep 26 at 1:13pm by Rotowire.com
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Under the weather
Gould did not participate in Thursday's practice due to an illness.
Analysis: The illness is a new issue, as the 2024 fifth-rounder did not appear on Wednesday's injury report. It's unclear how severe Gould's illness is, but Friday's injury report will provide clarity on his chances of playing against the Rams on Sunday. Gould has primarily served on special teams and has returned six kickoffs for 181 yards and two punts for four yards through the first three games of the regular season.
Published: Thu, Sep 25 at 2:17pm by Rotowire.com
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Used as punt returner
Gould was used as Indianapolis' punt returner and played two snaps on special teams, but he didn't see any action on offense in Sunday's win over Miami.
Analysis: Gould begins the season as Indy's punt returner and also one of the team's kickoff returners. He won't have a role on offense unless there are injuries in the receiving corps.
Published: Mon, Sep 8 at 8:36am by Rotowire.com
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Looks set as punt returner
Gould had four receptions for 43 yards on six targets in Saturday's preseason win over the Bengals. Gould looks set to be Indy's punt returner, 107.5 FM The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Gould also looks set to make the 53-man roster as the No. 6 receiver, but he will have most of his value as a punt returner. He had just one reception last season and may not have much of a role on offense.
Published: Sat, Aug 23 at 8:51pm by Rotowire.com
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Makes mistakes in preseason opener
Gould had two receptions for 12 yards on four targets in Thursday's preseason loss at Baltimore. He also had a dropped kickoff and two dropped passes, according to James Boyd of The Athletic.
Analysis: Gould has made a strong impression in training camp and had some nice plays in Thursday's game, but the mistakes probably hurt his chances to have a larger role in the offense.
Published: Fri, Aug 8 at 7:38am by Rotowire.com
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Plays eight games in rookie year
Gould caught his lone target for 23 yards while adding 206 kick-return yards and 95 punt-return yards across eight regular-season games in 2024.
Analysis: Gould was selected by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL Draft, 142nd overall. He got some reps with the first-team offense during training camp and had an impressive preseason, but he was a healthy scratch from Weeks 4-12 and mostly was used on special teams as a returner when he did play during the regular season. Gould will participate in offseason activities and look to earn a bigger role for himself on offense for the 2025 campaign.
Published: Sun, Feb 16 at 8:03am by Rotowire.com
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Healthy scratch for Week 4
Gould (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Analysis: Gould appeared in each of the Colts' first three games, operating primarily as a return man. However, with Josh Downs back in the mix, Gould is the odd man out in the Colts' wideout corps.
Published: Sun, Sep 29 at 9:00am by Rotowire.com
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Minimal role on offense
Gould did not have a reception or target in Sunday's 16-10 loss at Green Bay. He played just one snap on offense.
Analysis: After an impressive preseason, Gould has had a minimal role on offense with just 17 snaps played in two games and no targets. He's mostly being used as a kick returner on special teams, but the Colts did not return a kickoff against the Packers.
Published: Mon, Sep 16 at 2:07pm by Rotowire.com
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Four receptions in preseason finale
Gould had four receptions for 25 yards on five targets in Thursday's preseason win over the Bengals.
Analysis: The 2024 fifth-round draft pick was seen mostly as a candidate for special teams as a star punt and kickoff returner, but had an impressive training camp and preseason that saw him get time with the first-team offense. He may have also won the kickoff return job and could take over the punt return job if Josh Downs misses regular season games due to a high ankle sprain.
Published: Thu, Aug 22 at 10:32pm by Rotowire.com
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Gets time with first-team offense
Gould worked with the first-team offense as a receiver but was not targeted with a pass in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver, the Indianapolis Star reports. He had five kickoff returns for a 27.6 yard average and one punt return for nine yards.
Analysis: The 2024 fifth-round draft pick was seen mostly as a candidate for special teams as a star punt and kickoff returner, but has been working with the first-team offense in training camp at times as a receiver. He could take over the punt return job if Josh Downs misses regular season games due to a high ankle sprain.
Published: Sun, Aug 11 at 9:42pm by Rotowire.com
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Making push for WR duty
Gould has been used with the first-team offense in the slot at times during training camp and has made a strong impression, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The 2024 fifth-round draft pick was seen mostly as a candidate for special teams, as he's also competing for the punt-return job (he was an elite punt returner at Oregon State). However, it looks like he could be in the receiver mix, which may have openings for playing time if Josh Downs misses regular-season games with a high-ankle sprain.
Published: Fri, Aug 9 at 6:39pm by Rotowire.com
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