Rookie safety AJ Haulcy’s status for the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens remains completely up in the air as of Monday. It is a huge question mark for the Colts’ defense right out of the gate, especially considering the impact this third-round pick was expected to have.
An Ankle Injury Sidelining a Key Rookie
Haulcy has been dealing with an ankle injury, sidelining him for the last two weeks, and that has thrown a wrench into the Colts’ Week 1 plans. This kid, a third-round pick coming out of LSU, brings some serious versatility and impressive ball skills to their secondary. He spent the entire offseason and training camp battling it out with Hunter Wohler for that strong safety spot next to Cam Bynum. Haulcy looked like he was the definite front-runner for those crucial snaps until this ankle issue popped up and kept him off the field. You just hate to see a promising rookie hit a snag like this so early.
What’s Next for the Colts’ Secondary
Head coach Shane Steichen kept it pretty tight-lipped, only saying the team will “see how the week goes” for Haulcy before making any final decisions for the season opener. That tells you everything right there: they’re waiting for every possible update. We should get a much clearer picture of where Haulcy stands on Wednesday when the Colts drop their first official injury report of the week. If Haulcy can’t suit up, it means they’ll likely turn to Wohler to fill that strong safety role. The Colts need to figure this out fast, because Week 1 against the Ravens is no joke, and a stable secondary is a must.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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