The Indianapolis Colts are 5-1 heading into Week 7, indicating that a lot of things have gone their way this season, and that has certainly been the case. With Daniel Jones taking over under center, the Colts have been arguably the biggest surprise across the league so far, and they have shown no signs of slowing down anytime soon.
One of the only things that has gone wrong for the Colts is that they lost starting cornerback Charvarius Ward Sr. to a concussion right before their Week 6 contest against the Arizona Cardinals. Ward ended up quickly being ruled out for the game, and it turns out the injury is more serious than expected, as Indy announced a surprising roster move involving Ward on Saturday.
Colts Place Charvarius Ward Sr. on Injured Reserve
After a rough 2024 campaign with the San Francisco 49ers, Ward signed a three-year, $54 million contract with the Colts to help shore up their secondary. After earning Pro Bowl and All-Pro Second Team honors in 2023, it’s clear the team was hoping Ward could reach those heights with Indianapolis.
In four games, Ward looked more like his old self, racking up 13 tackles and three pass deflections during his time on the field. However, ahead of the Cardinals game, Ward endured a freak injury when he collided with one of his teammates during his pre-game warmups, suffering a concussion in the process.
A concussion can sometimes be a tricky injury to recover from, and while some guys have quick recovery times, others take longer. It appears as if this one will take Ward several games to return from, as the team placed him on injured reserve ahead of its Week 7 contest against the Los Angeles Chargers.
“The Colts placed CB Charvarius Ward Sr. on injured reserve after his concussion in pregame warmups last week. He’s out at least four games,” Tom Pelissero of NFL Network shared in a post on X.
Colts’ Secondary Dealt Big Blow with Charvarius Ward Sr. Injury Update
GettyThe Colts have placed Charvarius Ward Sr. on injured reserve after he suffered a concussion in Week 6
While the Colts’ offense has received the lion’s share of attention from fans through six games, their defense has also been putting on the clamps on a weekly basis. Without Ward, Indy’s secondary immediately looked more susceptible in Week 6 against the Cardinals, and that goes to show how much this loss will impact the team moving forward. With Ward out, Mekhi Blackmon and Johnathan Edwards will be tasked with stepping up as the team’s top boundary cornerbacks.
As long as Indianapolis’ offense can continue putting points on the board, the team should be in a good position moving forward. Things will get more difficult for them in Week 7, though, as they will draw a tough matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers when they return to the field. With kickoff scheduled for 4:05 p.m. ET on Sunday afternoon, this game should provide the Colts with an opportunity to see how they will fare during Ward’s extended absence.
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