Sports Opinion: Colts players missing time because of COVID-19 protocols isn’t a ‘distraction.’ It’s a problem. August 31, 2021 Jim Ayello, Indianapolis Star Comments Off on Opinion: Colts players missing time because of COVID-19 protocols isn’t a ‘distraction.’ It’s a problem. Prominent Indianapolis Colts players will miss practice time heading into the season opener. It could happen often during the 2021 season.