The Indianapolis Colts had injury issues with their cornerbacks from training camp until the end of the 2025 regular season.
Justin Walley (torn ACL), Charvarius Ward (three concussions), Sauce Gardner (calf strain), and Jaylon Jones (hamstring, missed seven games) all suffered critical injuries that either limited, or derailed their years.
These various injuries opened up opportunities for other cornerbacks to start, and perhaps nobody capitalized on that more than Mekhi Blackmon.
This is part two of a series where I’ll detail Colts players who may not get the limelight they deserve. Blackmon’s story of getting to Indianapolis is one of perseverance and taking advantage of his opportunity in a fresh scene.
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