Colts Reduce Adonai Mitchell's Role vs Raiders

Ahead of the Colts' game against the Raiders, Indianapolis sharply reduced second-year wideout Adonai Mitchell’s role after two costly miscues against the Rams — a goal-line fumble ruled a touchback and a holding penalty that negated a Jonathan Taylor touchdown. Mitchell was active for the game but saw markedly fewer snaps and did not play in the first half, with veteran Ashton Dulin stepping into the X/third-receiver spot. Head coach Shane Steichen met with Mitchell, saying the mistakes don't define him but that he must earn playing time going forward. With Alec Pierce sidelined for a second straight week, the Colts also considered other depth options such as Anthony Gould and framed the move as accountability rather than a long-term benching.