Fantasy Player Profile Jaylon Carlies
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Activated off IR
The Colts activated Carlies (ankle) off injured reserve Saturday.
Analysis: Carlies was originally listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars. With his activation off injured reserve, he is clear of any injury designation. This comes after the 24-year-old was a full participant in practice all week. The second-year pro will likely play a rotational role at linebacker while also participating on special teams in his 2025 season debut, assuming he sees the field Sunday.
Published: Sat, Dec 6 at 12:12pm by Rotowire.com
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Chance to be activated from IR
Carlies (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Carlies was a full participant in practice all week, and while he's tagged as questionable, he is trending toward being activated from injured reserve and being cleared to make his 2025 regular-season debut Sunday. The second-year linebacker is in the final stages of his recovery from an ankle injury he sustained during the preseason in early August. Carlies would likely work in a rotational role at linebacker while contributing on special teams if he's activated from IR.
Published: Fri, Dec 5 at 3:45pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return Sunday
Carlies (ankle) won't play in Indianapolis' matchup versus the Texans on Sunday.
Analysis: Carlies hasn't played all season and will remain on injured reserve for at least one more week. The 24-year-old will now look to make his debut during the team's Week 14 matchup versus Jacksonville.
Published: Fri, Nov 28 at 12:28pm by Rotowire.com
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Remaining on IR
Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Friday that Carlies (ankle) will not be activated from the injured reserve list ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Chiefs, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Missouri practiced in full both Wednesday and Thursday but is still not ready for in-game action. Carlies has yet to play this season after posting 36 total tackles across 10 games in 2024. Once fully healthy, he's expected to operate as one of the Colts' top linebackers.
Published: Fri, Nov 21 at 11:30am by Rotowire.com
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Practice window opens
Carlies (ankle) was designated to return from the injured reserve list Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Missouri has missed all 10 of Indianapolis' games this season due to an ankle injury sustained in the team's preseason opener. However, he now appears to be nearing a return after attending practice Wednesday. Carlies now has 21 days to be added to the Colts' active roster before reverting to IR. Once he's fully healthy, he'll likely operate as one of Indianapolis' top reserve linebackers.
Published: Wed, Nov 19 at 9:34am by Rotowire.com
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Starting season on IR
The Colts placed Carlies (ankle) on injured reserve with a designation to return Tuesday, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.
Analysis: Carlies picked up an ankle injury during the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens, which caused him to miss the team's next two exhibition contests. By being placed on IR, The 2024 fifth-rounder will be forced to miss at least four games, making Week 5 against the Raiders on Sunday, Oct. 5 the earliest he can make his 2025 regular-season debut. Carlies finished his rookie campaign with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defense across 10 regular-season games.
Published: Tue, Aug 26 at 4:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Sidelined for Saturday's game
Carlies (ankle) did not play in Saturday's preseason loss to Green Bay.
Analysis: Carlies suffered an ankle injury in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens and there isn't yet a timetable for his return. The Indianapolis secondary could be limited to begin the season with Carlies, Jaylon Jones (hamstring), cornerback JuJu Brents (hamstring) and Kenny Moore II (knee) all out with injuries.
Published: Sat, Aug 16 at 10:19pm by Rotowire.com
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Nursing ankle injury
Carlies suffered an ankle injury in the Colts' preseason opener against the Ravens on Thursday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Coach Shane Steichen said Thursday that Carlies is without a timetable for his return, according to Boyd. Carlies was a fifth-round pick in last year's NFL Draft, and he appeared in 10 regular-season games as a rookie, finishing with 36 tackles (24 solo), including 1.0 sacks, and one pass breakup.
Published: Sun, Aug 10 at 4:34pm by Rotowire.com
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Has lead on starting LB role
Carlies (shoulder) is the favorite to start at linebacker opposite Zaire Franklin heading into training camp, the Indianapolis Star reports. "We think (Carlies) can really ascend," GM Chris Ballard said recently.
Analysis: Carlies moved from safety to linebacker last season and started six games. He recorded 36 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended over 231 defensive snaps in 10 games. He underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason and missed spring practices, but he is expected to be ready for the start of training camp.
Published: Mon, Jun 16 at 1:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Undergoes surgery
Carlies (shoulder) didn't practice Wednesday, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: The second-year pro from Missouri underwent offseason shoulder surgery, so it's no surprise he was unable to practice Wednesday. Carlies appeared in 10 games during his rooking campaign, recording 36 total tackles, including 1.0 sacks, and one pass defended over 231 defensive snaps. Once Carlies returns from injury, he's expected to serve as one of Indianapolis' top linebackers.
Published: Wed, May 28 at 1:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Records 36 tackles as rookie
Carlies finished with 36 tackles, including 1.0 sacks, along with one defensed pass across 10 contests during the regular season in 2024.
Analysis: After being drafted in the fifth round of last April's NFL Draft, Carlies worked largely in a rotational role, though he did make six starts. He played more than half of Indianapolis' defensive snaps just once, recording 10 tackles Week 16 against Tennessee. Carlies also endured a stint on IR due to a lower-leg injury but returned in time to play in the Colts' final three contests of the campaign. He'll be in the second year of his rookie contract in 2025.
Published: Sat, Jan 18 at 10:58am by Rotowire.com
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Double-digit tackles Sunday
Carlies recorded 10 total tackles (six solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 38-30 win over the Titans.
Analysis: Carlies, a 2024 fourth-round pick from Missouri, made the first start of his young career in Week 16 in place of the injured E.J. Speed (knee). He played 98 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps and recorded a team-high 10 total tackles. Speed could return to the field as soon as Indianapolis' Week 17 matchup against the Giants; however, he's set to hit free agency at the end of the season. Sunday's divisional matchup may have served as a tryout for Carlies, and he impressed throughout the…read more
Published: Mon, Dec 23 at 2:58pm by Rotowire.com
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Comes off IR, set to play Sunday
The Colts activated Carlies (lower leg/shoulder) off injured reserve Saturday and removed his injury designation for Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee.
Analysis: Carlies has missed Indianapolis' past seven contests while recovering from a lower-leg injury he suffered Week 7 against Miami. He was designated to return from IR on Dec. 11 and, after remaining on injured reserve for last Sunday's loss to Broncos, was able to log a trio of full practices this week. Carlies will likely maintain the same rotational role on defense he held prior to getting hurt, and he had also been contributing on special teams.
Published: Sat, Dec 21 at 9:14am by Rotowire.com
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Still on IR
Carlies (lower leg) remains on injured reserve and will not play Sunday against the Broncos.
Analysis: The rookie linebacker was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday after missing six games, but he clearly still needs more time before he can play in another contest. Carlies has played a depth role for the Colts this season, logging 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, on 137 defensive snaps.
Published: Sun, Dec 15 at 8:17am by Rotowire.com
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Iffy to face Denver
Carlies (lower leg) is expected to be a game-time call for Sunday's Week 15 battle against the Broncos, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Analysis: Carlies called himself a game-time decision after the Colts deemed him questionable for Sunday. The rookie linebacker remains on IR, and he'll need to be activated Saturday in order to be eligible to suit up Sunday. Carlies set himself up for a possible return by logging a trio of full practices this week.
Published: Fri, Dec 13 at 6:25pm by Rotowire.com
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Designated to return
Carlies (lower leg) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: The rookie linebacker from Missouri sustained a lower leg injury in the Colts' Week 7 win over the Dolphins and has missed all six of Indianapolis' games since. However, Carlies returned to practice Wednesday, opening the 21-day window for him to be added back to the active roster. Expect the 23-year-old to contribute on both defense and special teams once he's fully past his lower leg injury.
Published: Wed, Dec 11 at 12:20pm by Rotowire.com
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Placed on injured reserve
The Colts placed Carlies (lower leg) on IR on Saturday.
Analysis: Carlies will now have to spend at least the next four games on injured reserve as he works his way back from a lower leg injury sustained Week 7 versus the Dolphins. The rookie fifth-round pick has played a rotational role through seven regular-season appearances, and he's recorded 21 tackles (14 solo), including 1.0 sacks, plus one pass defensed in that span.
Published: Sat, Oct 26 at 10:56am by Rotowire.com
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Ruled out for Week 8
Carlies (lower leg) won't play against Houston on Sunday.
Analysis: Carlies was injured last Sunday versus the Dolphins and didn't practice at all this week. The linebacker has played a rotational role on defense for Indianapolis this season, and he's yet to log more than half of the team's defensive snaps in a contest. With Carlies out Sunday, Grant Stuard could take up his snaps.
Published: Fri, Oct 25 at 7:09pm by Rotowire.com
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Won't return against Miami
Carlies has been ruled out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to an ankle injury, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports.
Analysis: Carlies left Sunday's game with what was initially reported as a calf injury. However, he has now been diagnosed with an ankle injury after being checked on by trainers, and the injury is severe enough for him to be ruled out for the rest of the contest. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson will get snaps with the first-team offense for the rest of Sunday's contest.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 11:00am by Rotowire.com
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Leaves game with calf injury
Carlies is questionable to return to Sunday's game against the Dolphins due to a calf injury, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: Carlies got the start at linebacker for the injured E.J. Speed (knee), but the former was forced to leave Sunday's contest after injuring his calf. Grant Stuard and Liam Anderson should see additional snaps at linebacker alongside starters Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi while Carlies is sidelined.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 10:53am by Rotowire.com
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Will start vs. Miami
Carlies will start at linebacker in place of E.J. Speed (knee) for Sunday's game against the Dolphins, George Bremer of The Anderson Herald Bulletin reports.
Analysis: Carlies, the Colts' fifth-round pick of the 2024 NFL Draft, has split his time evenly between defense and special teams this season. However, he will get his first-career start Sunday alongside Zaire Franklin and Segun Olubi in Speed's absence. Carlies has accrued 16 tackles (nine solo) and one pass breakup through the first six games of the regular season.
Published: Sun, Oct 20 at 10:05am by Rotowire.com
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Limited role on defense
Carlies had one total tackle in Sunday's win over Chicago.
Analysis: Carlies played on 15 of the defense's 90 snaps as he's working in a depth role at weak-side linebacker. The rookie fifth-round pick is working to transition to linebacker after having played safety during college.
Published: Mon, Sep 23 at 6:10pm by Rotowire.com
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Back at practice
Carlies (hip) participated in Wednesday's practice, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: Carlies had been sidelined due to a hip injury since July 31, but he appears healthy and ready to suit up for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Cardinals. The rookie fifth-round pick is working to transition to linebacker after having played safety during college.
Published: Wed, Aug 14 at 3:56pm by Rotowire.com
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Misses time with hip injury
Carlies (hip) missed practice Wednesday, the Indianapolis Star reports.
Analysis: Carlies, a fifth-round 2024 draft pick, is expected to transition to linebacker after playing safety in college, so any missed time in training camp could slow his development.
Published: Wed, Jul 31 at 8:01pm by Rotowire.com
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| Tackles | Turnover | Fantasy | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk | Opp | Tot | Sck | Int | Frc Fum | Fum Rec | Pts |
| 1 | MIA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 2 | DEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 3 | @TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 4 | @LAR, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 5 | LV, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 6 | ARI, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 7 | @LAC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 8 | TEN, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 9 | @PIT, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 10 | ATL, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 11 | Bye | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 12 | @KC, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 13 | HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 14 | @JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 15 | @SEA, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 16 | SF, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
| 17 | JAX, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.50 |
| 18 | @HOU, | - | - | - | - | - | 0.00 |
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Indianapolis Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies corrals Miami Dolphins quarterback Tyler Huntley for his first career sack.
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Missouri Tigers safety Jaylon Carlies runs the 40-yard dash at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.