INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard enjoyed seeing the team’s players back in town for Monday’s first offseason workout.

Quarterback Daniel Jones continued his rehab from the torn Achilles tendon he suffered in December. Recently re-signed receiver Alec Pierce, who also had offseason ankle surgery, and Pro Bowl defensive tackle DeForest Buckner, who had offseason back surgery, were there, too.

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