The Indianapolis Colts placed rookie safety Daniel Scott on the injured reserve list, the team announced Wednesday.
A fifth-round pick in the 2023 NFL draft, Scott won’t see the field as a rookie due to the rules of being placed on the injured reserve list during the season. Doing so before final roster cuts are made following the preseason means Scott automatically will miss the entire 2023 campaign.
It isn’t yet clear what injury Scott suffered, but it’s significant enough that the Colts felt placing him on the injured reserve list was warranted.
Despite being an older prospect (25 in October), Scott was an intriguing rookie due to his versatility and elite athleticism. He was expected to be a major impact player on special teams while providing depth in the safety room.
However, Scott will now have to watch his team play the 2023 season without him while focusing on rehab and recovery in hopes of returning in 2024.
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