The Indianapolis Colts were significantly banged up at cornerback to begin the week.
Specifically, the team had already lost promising projected rookie starting corner Justin Walley to a season-ending torn ACL, both Jaylon Jones and JuJu Brents were out with hamstring injuries, and backup Johnathan Edwards suffered a concussion during this past weekend’s preseason game.
The team made a surprising free agency splash late in the offseason, inking former veteran NFL All-Pro cornerback Xavien Howard to a 1-year deal, worth up to $5 million in incentives.
Here comes the Colts’ cornerback cavalry after all!
Obviously, it’s some positive news for a Colts squad that’s so far been snakebitten by serious injury, having also lost promising rookie SAF Hunter Wohler to a season-ending foot injury this past week.
Among the Colts who did not practice on Wednesday: defensive tackle DeForest Buckner (undisclosed), safety Nick Cross (hip), wide receiver Josh Downs (hamstring), running back Tyler Goodson (elbow), and right tackle Braden Smith (groin).