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Colts center Ryan Kelly placed on COVID-19 reserve list, will miss Sunday's game against Texans

The team also activated safety Khari Willis from the injured reserve list.

Credit: AP/Terrance Williams

Indianapolis Colts center Ryan Kelly (78) in action during the third quarter of an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Terrance Williams)

INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts will be without Ryan Kelly for their game against the Texans in Houston on Sunday.

The team announced Saturday that the two-time Pro Bowl center was placed on the COVID-19 reserve list one day before their Week 13 matchup.

Kelly had not missed a game this season. Danny Pinter is listed as his backup on the team's depth chart.

#Colts news for you on this championship Saturday.

Good news: Yesterday, Frank Reich said they weren’t ruling out anyone out against the Texans

Bad news: Today, C Ryan Kelly was placed on the Reserve/COVID-19 list. He’s now out. Bye week is next. That’s good news, too.
— Taylor Tannebaum (@TaylorTannebaum) December 4, 2021

The Colts also announced that safety Khari Willis was activated from the injured reserve list and safety Josh Jones was waived. Willis had 40 tackles in seven games before a calf injury sidelined him.

After their game against the Texas, the Colts have a bye next week before squaring off against the Patriots at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 18.