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More Colts players, including Darius Leonard, taken off Reserve/COVID-19 list

Linebacker Darius Leonard, wide receiver Zach Pascal and safety Khari Willis were activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders.

INDIANAPOLIS — NOTE: The above video is from a report on Tuesday, Dec. 28 about Carson Wentz being put on the Reserve/COVID-19 list.

The Indianapolis Colts took two more players off the Reserve-COVID-19 list Friday morning.

Safety Jahleel Addae and running back Marlon Mack were activated ahead of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, in which the Colts can clinch a playoff spot with a win.

Linebacker Darius Leonard, wide receiver Zach Pascal, safety Khari Willis, left guard Quenton Nelson, right guard Mark Glowinski, defensive end Kemoko Turay and cornerback Rock Ya-Sin were taken off the Reserve/COVID-19 list earlier this week.

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Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Zach Pascal (14) makes catch for a touchdown in front of Seattle Seahawks cornerback Tre Flowers (21) during the second half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

The Colts placed quarterback Carson Wentz on the Reserve/COVID-19 list Tuesday, but he still hasn't been ruled out for Sunday's game.

Hours after Wentz was put on the list, an announcement was made, saying the NFL had revised its protocols in accordance with the CDC's new quarantine guidelines, which reduces isolation times from 10 days to five for people who are asymptomatic. Under these new guidelines, Wentz could possibly play against the Raiders on Sunday.

Six players remain on the Colts' Reserve/COVID-19 list as of Thursday, including running back Marlon Mack.

RELATED: Rookie QB Ehlinger to start if Wentz isn't cleared from Reserve/COVID-19 list by Sunday's game

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster)

"If he clears, according to the protocol, his fifth day would be Sunday and in theory would be available for the game, if he clears," Colts coach Frank Reich said in a press conference Wednesday. "In the meantime, he’ll be in meetings virtually preparing so that if he does clear, that he could play."

Reich also said rookie Sam Ehlinger is the starter and will prepare for it all week but make adjustments, if necessary.

"I think Sam is made for moments like this. I have a lot of confidence in him. He’s got that special ‘it’ factor. He’s got really good quarterback skills. He’s continued to improve," Reich said. "I’m excited about the opportunity he has this week to prepare, and then we’ll see how it plays out as the week goes on."

RELATED: Sam Ehlinger expected to play QB for Colts as Wentz placed on COVID-19 list: Report

Last week, the Colts continued their late-season surge with a gritty 22-16 win over the Arizona Cardinals.

They earned the road win despite missing Leonard and four starting offensive linemen. The Colts have won three straight and six of their past seven. 

The Colts (9-6) are scheduled to play the Raiders (8-7) on Sunday, Jan. 2. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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