Laiatu Latu Injury News & Updates
Keep up with the latest injuries from the Colts vs Chiefs game on Sunday with our National Football League injury report.Nov 3, 2025
Has 2.5 sacks in loss
Latu had six total tackles and 2.5 sacks in Sunday's loss at Pittsburgh.
ANALYSIS
Latu continues to excel in the pass rush with 4.0 sacks in his last three games. He played on a season high 90% of the defense's snaps with the Colts playing from behind most of the game.
Oct 30, 2025
Getting after quarterback
Latu recorded two tackles (zero solo), including 0.5 sacks in Sunday's 38-14 win over the Titans.
ANALYSIS
Latu helped end the Titans' first offensive possession, taking down Cam Ward on third down for a six-yard loss. He now has 2.5 sacks, 17 total tackles and two interceptions across seven games for the season.
Oct 7, 2025
Gets another interception Sunday
Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and an interception during Sunday's 40-6 win versus the Raiders.
ANALYSIS
Late in the second quarter with Indianapolis' back against its own end zone, Latu picked off a Geno Smith pass to tally his second interception of the season. Although he's not getting to the quarterback for sacks, he's finding other ways to contribute, and he should play a major role on the edge in Week 6 versus the Cardinals.
Sep 18, 2025
Back to full practice
Latu (hamstring) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
ANALYSIS
Latu missed last Sunday's win over the Broncos with the hamstring issue, but it appears he's on track to return for Week 3 against the Titans. The No. 15 overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu recorded one tackle (one solo) and one interception in the Colts' Week 1 win over the Dolphins.
Sep 14, 2025
Won't play against Denver
Latu (hamstring) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
Latu gave himself a chance to play Sunday after logging a limited practice Friday, but he has not done enough during pregame warmups to be cleared to play against Denver. Ian reports that the injury isn't considered a long-term issue, so he should be back for the Colts' Week 3 AFC South clash against the Titans on Sunday, Sept. 21. Samson Ebukam and Tyquan Lewis are the top candidates to start opposite Kwity Paye at defensive end in Latu's absence.
Sep 13, 2025
Not expected to suit up Week 2
Latu, who is questionable for Sunday's matchup against Denver due to a hamstring injury, isn't likely to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Latu's hamstring issue led to him logging a DNP/DNP/LP progression during the practice week. Though he was deemed questionable heading into the weekend, it appears the second-year defensive end won't be able to suit up Sunday. Rapoport notes that the hamstring injury isn't considered major and suggests that the Colts simply prefer to play it safe with their emerging young defender.
Sep 12, 2025
Questionable for Week 2
Latu (hamstring) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Broncos.
ANALYSIS
After back-to-back DNPs on Wednesday and Thursday, Latu got in a limited session Friday, giving him a chance to suit up for Week 2. The 15th overall pick in the 2024 Draft, Latu played 67 percent of the Colts' defensive snaps in last Sunday's win over the Dolphins, logging one tackle and his first career interception.
Sep 8, 2025
First career interception in opener
Latu had a tackle, a QB hurry and his first career interception in Sunday's win over Miami.
ANALYSIS
Latu started at defensive end and played on 31 of the defense's 47 snaps. He dropped into coverage on five snaps as a new twist in Indy's defensive scheme. He dropped into coverage just eight times last season, according to Pro Football Focus. The 2024 first-rounder enters Year 2 with a near every-down role bookending the defensive line.
Jul 30, 2025
Past shoulder issue
Latu (shoulder) has been a regular participant in Colts' training camp practices, Amanda Foster of the team's official site reports.
ANALYSIS
The 2024 first-rounder injured his shoulder during the Colts' 2024 regular-season finale against the Jaguars in early January, but he was able to train during the offseason and has been a full participant in the early portions of training camp. Latu played in all 17 regular-season games during his rookie campaign (including one start) and logged 32 tackles (16 solo), including 4.0 sacks, one pass defense, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery. Latu is projected to have a much bigger role on the Colts' defensive front in 2025 and will likely be a regular starter at defensive end opposite Kwity Paye.
Jan 5, 2025
Suffers shoulder injury
Latu suffered a shoulder injury in Sunday's 26-23 overtime win over the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Latu sustained the injury in the second half, ultimately failing to return to the game after being considered questionable. The defensive lineman recorded one tackle in the victory and he'll now shift his focus to preparing for the offseason.
Nov 18, 2024
Gets to QB in win
Latu recorded three tackles (two solo), including 1.0 sacks and an additional tackle for a loss, in Sunday's 28-27 win over the Jets.
ANALYSIS
The defensive end also played on 69 percent of the defensive snaps. Latu now has 21 tackles (12 solo), including 3.0 sacks, a pass defensed, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery in 2024.
Nov 18, 2024
Gets third sack
Latu had three total tackles, three QB hits and a sack in Sunday's win at the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Latu has three sacks this season as the 2024 first-round pick has had a steady, if unspectacular, role as part of the defensive line rotation.
Sep 23, 2024
Gets first NFL sack
Latu had one total tackle but it was a key strip sack that forced a turnover late in Sunday's win over Chicago. He also had a pass defensed.
ANALYSIS
It was Latu's first career sack and came at a key point in the fourth quarter. Latu played on 35 of the defense's 90 snaps and had five total pressures on the quarterback, according to Pro Football Focus, so he should soon see an increase in playing time and sacks.
Sep 22, 2024
Good to go for Week 3
Latu (hip) is active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Latu opened the week with back-to-back DNPs, but he earned a questionable tag after practicing in a limited capacity Friday. The rookie first-round pick will suit up for Sunday's game and provide rotational depth at defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.
Sep 20, 2024
Gets questionable tag
Latu (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
ANALYSIS
Latu sustained a hip injury in the Colts' Week 2 loss against the Packers. The rookie first-round pick logged back-to-back DNPs to start the week, but he was able to practice in a limited capacity Friday to give himself a shot at suiting up Sunday. If Latu cannot play, Dayo Odeyingbo would serve as the Colts' top rotational defensive end behind starters Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis.
Sep 18, 2024
Stays sidelined
Latu (hip) will not practice Wednesday, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
ANALYSIS
Latu suffered the injury in last Sunday's loss to the Packers, but it wasn't expected to be anything serious. His absence from practice Wednesday doesn't necessarily change that, but it's possible he may not be ready to return in Week 3. Better clarity on his chances of playing this Sunday against the Bears should come Thursday or Friday.
Sep 16, 2024
Should be OK
Latu, who left Sunday's loss to the Packers early with a hip injury, is expected to be fine moving forward, Jordan Schultz of BleacherReport.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Latu is expected to undergo further tests Monday to confirm those expectations, but in the meantime should be considered questionable for Week 3 against the Bears. The 2024 first-round selection picked up his first career tackle and fumble recovery before exiting against Green Bay, and if healthy, could see a larger role this Sunday if DeForest Buckner (ankle) is unable to play.
Sep 15, 2024
Out for game
Latu (hip) is out for the rest of Sunday's game against the Packers, Nate Atkins of The Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
The backup defensive end recovered a fumble and made a tackle before leaving the game. Dayo Odeyingbo and Isaiah Land are the other reserve ends on Indianapolis' defense.
Aug 12, 2024
Three QB pressures in Colts debut
Latu had one tackle and pressured the quarterback three times in Sunday's preseason loss to Denver, but didn't play much on run downs, the Indianapolis Star reports.
ANALYSIS
It was a promising debut for the 2024 first-round draft pick. Kwity Paye and Tyquan Lewis started at defensive end, but Latu will also be counted on heavily, and perhaps more than initially expected, due to Samson Ebukam's season-ending Achilles injury.
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