INDIANAPOLIS — Eric Yazel's arm was loose and his spirits were high. Colts' general manager Chris Ballard had sent him a text last Tuesday. Finally. At long last. This might be Yazel's time.
Colts quarterback Carson Wentz was still questionable to play in the game against the Raiders, as he was on the reserve/COVID-19 list. Sam Ehlinger was ready to fill in.
And so was Yazel.
"You will be sitting with my family in our box (Sunday)," Ballard texted Yazel last week. "Get your arm warmed up — we might need you."
Of course, Ballard was joking (and Wentz ultimately was activated for Sunday's game).