Cornerback Charvarius Ward, a key defensive starter for the Indianapolis Colts, is officially questionable for Sunday’s Week 3 showdown against the Houston Texans. That’s a massive relief for Colts fans, especially after a week that started with him completely missing practice due to a groin injury. You just hate to see a key guy go down, especially this early in the season.
Ward’s Wild Week of Practice Updates
What a roller coaster Ward’s week has been! On Wednesday, the man was a DNP, completely out of action with that groin issue. Your stomach drops when you see that on the injury report, right? But then, on Thursday, he was limited. A small glimmer of hope. And by Friday, the dude was a full participant in practice! Head coach Shane Steichen even came out and said Ward “had a good day of work today,” adding, “I think he’s in a good place right now.” That’s the kind of news you live for as a fan. It means the dude’s trending in the right direction, and while questionable, he’s got a real shot to play on Sunday. You gotta wonder if he’s feeling it, but getting on the field is half the battle.
Other Colts Injury Hits and Good News
While Ward’s situation is looking up, the Colts aren’t totally in the clear. Wide receiver Ashton Dulin is definitively OUT for Week 3 with an ankle injury. That’s a blow to their receiving corps, no doubt. Plus, Alec Pierce, another receiver, is also out with a heel injury and is set for injured reserve. They just haven’t made that official yet. Losing two receivers isn’t ideal for any offense trying to get things rolling early in the season. But it’s not all bad news! Cornerback Sauce Gardner, who was dealing with a rib issue, is off the injury report and good to go. Same for guard Matt Goncalves with his foot and receiver Laquon Treadwell, who had a shoulder problem. Getting those guys back is crucial for depth and gives the team a boost.
Sunday’s game against the Texans is going to be a real test for the Colts, especially with key players battling injuries in Week 3. If Ward can suit up, even if he’s not 100%, that’s a huge boost for their defense. You know the Texans are gonna try to take advantage of any weakness, so having Ward back out there would be massive. It’s early in the season, and these games set the tone. Let’s see if the Colts can pull it off!
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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