INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts safety Cam Bynum walked off the practice field Thursday eager to join the efforts to provide earthquake relief in the Philippines.

Bynum has Filipino roots through his mother, Jen, and has a home in the Philippines, too. His wife, Lalaine, is Filipino and they were married in the Philippines in March 2023. He’s even been a strong supporter of the Philippine flag football program.

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