Josh Chapman

[crestmount 23]

what's the situation with Chapman at this point--doesn't he have to play this week, or miss out for the rest of the season?

[schwamm 41]

what's the situation with Chapman at this point--doesn't he have to play this week, or miss out for the rest of the season?

There are people far more expert on this topic than I, but my understanding is that he doesn't have to play. The Colts just have to determine whether to move him to the active roster this week or IR him. I think.

[chrisfarley 251]

that is true, Chapman must be moved pretty quickly. doesn't look hopeful because I believe they would have made that move by now. look for word any day and also look for a pickup of someone else if he hasn't healed from his wounds which include a full-blown ACL reconstruct (very painful and brutal recovery time.)

[PatMcAfeeFan 0]

what's the situation with Chapman at this point--doesn't he have to play this week, or miss out for the rest of the season?

I think they have until the end of today to activate him to the active roster if they want to have a chance to see him play this season. I guess we'll find out for sure later today.

[Archer 669]

Used to be that once he started practicing with the team, he had to be activated onto the active roster within three weeks or he was lost for the year. Sounds like this must be his third week, huh?

[Flash7 1,132]

We do not have to play him, we just have to activate him this week. I think that this is a likely move because we are in the hunt for the playoffs and he will definitely help!

[chrisfarley 251]

no, once activated as an exception from the special IR, he has to play in every game from that point on (if physically able to), and further must clog all the running lanes and be a beast space-eater and make at least 8 tackles a game with 50% of the number of full tackes required to be assists, lastly he must intimidate the opposing center with insults including but not limited to "yo momma" references and "who shur daddy" references.

Go Big Daddy Chap!!!!!

[Imped 20]

I sooooo hope we activate him. I think the Pats game would be the perfect 'introduction' for him.....let the monster out of the cage, so to speak.

"Mr. Brady, I'd like you to meet Mr. Chapman."

[USAFHoosier 28]

No expert on this but I believe he has to be activated this week or go to IR

[lollygagger8 3,357]

Man I hope we activate him!

[HtownColt 11]

Josh Chapman ‏@The_Boss61

Great workout babyyyyyyyy #COLTSTRONG

he has more enthusiasm than usual after a workout. hopefully he had got some good news after practice *wishful thinking*

[Brooklyn Colt 0]

I think he has a better chance to play in the Pats game..

[alexpr 0]

We need to activate him!!! we are in the playoff hunt

[GoColts8818 4,688]

Phil B. said on twitter that expects the Colts to activate him next week. Phil B.could be off on when they have to do it by but that's what he said.

[TheJACKCOLT 4]

I think they have until the 12th to activate or place on IR. Hope he is activated, can't do anything but help.

[FightLikeSin 2]

needs to be activated by next Tuesday, the 13th.

[byrddawg 0]

CRHughes is correct it is the 13th. Only the evaluators know his progress. If they think he can add or be better than what we have it is a no doubter. If there is some risk to his future they may wait till next year. Some of this may depend on his want to, he is a stud and if he is ready to preform he would be a great addition.

[DarkHorseColts 25]

CRHughes is correct it is the 13th.

If that's the case, it takes some pressure off of any roster juggling that needs to be done for the Jags game due to all the injuries.

[chrisfarley 251]

Ok, similar to his run to the championship at Alabama, he can play hurt for us and fortune would have it we should make it to and win the Super Bowl !!!!! Play on Big Daddy Chap!!!!

[RomanianColtsFan 15]

I think he is going to be active for the Patriots game. I remember reading an interview with Grigson in which he said that Manuski pulled him aside to show him a practice video with Chapman throwing a 320 lb tackle (most likely Hicks) out of the way like a rag doll (paraphrase).

[Gavin 5]

Hicks is a Guard but seems to be the rumor that it was Hicks, not sure if it was confirmed who yet

[NewEra 1,273]

I think he is going to be active for the Patriots game. I remember reading an interview with Grigson in which he said that Manuski pulled him aside to show him a practice video with Chapman throwing a 320 lb tackle (most likely Hicks) out of the way like a rag doll (paraphrase).

it was a 345 pound guard on the practice squad, which is Hicks.

[John Dee 44]

JMV said on air today "they like him" . .. "ALOT" ... I think this dude gets the green light...

[gbrads_rants 0]

JMV said on air today "they like him" . .. "ALOT" ... I think this dude gets the green light...

JMV?

[IndyD4U 772]

JMV?

Local sports radio host. 1070 am, the fan

[Corndog 10]

Hope he gets activated, this is not someone I would throw away unless he has some serious issues.

[RomanianColtsFan 15]

it was a 345 pound guard on the practice squad, which is Hicks.

That's right, I forgot the exact sentence but I remember checking the practice squad for the match out of curiosity as soon as I read that. I tried to locate the article but I could not find it.

Anyway, I get the sense that Chapman's debut is one of the most anticipated for a Colts player in a long time probably because of the myth of this huge guy in the middle as a solution to all the run stopping problems.

[HtownColt 11]

The Jets just signed Hayworth Hick to their active roster off our practice squad

Hayworth Hicks ‏@bighay75

God is good And great i am no longer a Indianapolis Colt just got picked up off the practice squad by the New york jets it's my bros b day 2

[RomanianColtsFan 15]

The Jets just signed Hayworth Hick to their active roster off our practice squad

Hayworth Hicks ‏@bighay75

God is good And great i am no longer a Indianapolis Colt just got picked up off the practice squad by the New york jets it's my bros b day 2

Cool, the good news is that we may get to see what Grigson said in an actual game.

[Archer 669]

There's no downside to activating him. We've got street FA DLs sitting on our active roster (Tevaseau, Geathers, Guy). Cut one of those dudes, and he can probably be picked up again if injuries hit...

[Big Red 0]

All these positive vibes remind me of the days "Goose" anchored the middle of our D line.

[fatboy 71]

All these positive vibes remind me of the days "Goose" anchored the middle of our D line.

Or even "Booger" McFarland. (Sitll can't believe that was the name ofthey guy who put us over the top!)

[PrincetonTiger 8,520]

Can't wait

[gbrads_rants 0]

There's no downside to activating him. We've got street FA DLs sitting on our active roster (Tevaseau, Geathers, Guy). Cut one of those dudes, and he can probably be picked up again if injuries hit...

I like Tevaseau and Guy....but Gethers can go

[Gavin 5]

A shame Hicks was picked up since he was our only healthy Guard, best of luck to him in Dramaville

[GoColts8818 4,688]

There's no downside to activating him. We've got street FA DLs sitting on our active roster (Tevaseau, Geathers, Guy). Cut one of those dudes, and he can probably be picked up again if injuries hit...

Unless he's not ready to play yet and the other guys can play. With that said when they are ready to active him I would guess Geathers might be the odd man out even though he's a DE he was inactive on Sunday vs. Miami and with Moala and Redding healthy plus Nevis and Guy also on the roster there isn't really much of a need for him anymore.

[Captain Americolt 0]

Any updates on if he's playing against Jax?

[Stephen 1,875]

No he isn't playing versus jax

[YOUR GM 2]

Ok, similar to his run to the championship at Alabama, he can play hurt for us and fortune would have it we should make it to and win the Super Bowl !!!!! Play on Big Daddy Chap!!!!

I'd rather save him for next year if the alternative is rushing him back before he's ready. Why would you want to risk the career of a potential franchise NT just for one season? We have to get over this urge for instant gratification all the time. I'd love to see him play this year, but let the man come back when he's ready.

[coltsdan 2]

I'd rather save him for next year if the alternative is rushing him back before he's ready. Why would you want to risk the career of a potential franchise NT just for one season? We have to get over this urge for instant gratification all the time. I'd love to see him play this year, but let the man come back when he's ready.

1. he played through it last year

2. look at AD this year

surgery is getting crazy good