The Facts: The plan to get Wentz full-team reps in practice this week hit a speedbump. The Colts announced Monday that Wentz has been placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Center Ryan Kelly and receiver Zach Pascal were also placed on the reserve/COVID-19 list.
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NFL Network's Tom Pelissero reported that Wentz, Kelly and Pascal all are considered high-risk close contacts stemming from contact with a staff member who tested positive for the virus. All three players would be eligible to return to the team in five days provided the test negative and remain asymptomatic. Indy planned on using this week for Wentz to get full-team reps to test out his recovery from foot surgery earlier this month. The Colts had pegged this week as critical for determining whether Wentz would be ready for Week 1 versus the Seattle Seahawks on Sept. 12. How the QB responded after getting in a full day's work would have been key. Frank Reich noted Sunday this was a "big week" in determining Wentz's health. Now that plan must be adjusted. ... We'll continue to watch for more.